Last night (Christmas Eve), before we all turned in, I shared with the family “the other side of the nativity.” Award-winning author, Philip Yancey, in his book, “The Jesus I Never Knew” shares, “Christmas cards of the religious genre typically depict a serene manger scene with Mary and Joseph surrounded by shepherds, animals, etc. All … Continue reading Silent Night? Not So Much…
Month: December 2018
Joy vs. Happiness
Happiness is rooted in circumstances. Joy, on the other hand, is rooted in biblical truth - regardless of our circumstances. This is precisely why, incarcerated for his faith, Paul, while still languishing in prison, could write, "Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!" Make no mistake: the type of joy … Continue reading Joy vs. Happiness
I Got Married – Again
Here’s the context: I was raised in a home completely void of demonstrative love and romance. Even hugs were few and far between. Hence, unlike all the elaborate, carefully & lovingly planned out marriage proposals we see on FB nowadays, I never really proposed to Michelle. We were driving around in Lubbock, TX, in 1984 shopping … Continue reading I Got Married – Again