Martin Luther had a very interesting illustration. He said, Whenever we sin and we look at God, we think of God like a big mean monster.
I always wish that we knew a little bit more about this gentleman named Simeon.
I remember driving home after my children were born and thinking that something huge had just happened, but no one seemed to notice.
I do have to say, when people are interpreting Christmas Carol, I think that they miss some of the critical elements.
Today, I'd like to read from John Chapter 8, which describes several types of temptations. As I read, I'd like you to listen to what some of those temptations are.
700 years before the birth of Christ God gave an amazing prophecy through Isaiah. In Isaiah 7:14 we hear this:
Two American soldiers on an American troops ship came up to their chaplain and asked this question: “Do you believe in hell?”
I always felt bad that I didn't give much when I was in school. Thank you for being my church home while I was in college.
The Gospel has a transformational quality for our own personal lives and our marriages and our relationships to our children.
