To the individual(s) who rang our doorbell at 10:30pm on Friday night and disappeared into the cold night leaving giant "santa sacks" full of gifts: only in heaven will you know how much joy you brought to the Watts home. First of all, I want you to know that when the doorbell rang it took … Continue reading Secret Santa
Angels
Angels in Bluejeans
Last night, my family experienced a "visitation". Angels. In Bluejeans. Several of Jordan's friends came by our house bearing a metric-ton of love (and our favorite Starbucks warm beverages.) These are many of the same friends who had become like family. They don't need to knock. They know alarm codes. You know... These are many … Continue reading Angels in Bluejeans
Angels Among Us – Part 2
Part 2 of a 2-Part Series on the topic of Angels. Angelic activity in the life of Jesus: 1. After Jesus’ “wilderness temptation” in Matthew 4, we read that “angels came and attended Him.” 2. When Peter pulled his sword to “protect” Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus rebuked Peter by asking, “Do you … Continue reading Angels Among Us – Part 2
Angels Among Us – Part 1
“Stay on good terms with each other, held together by love. Be ready with a meal or a bed when it’s needed. Why, some have extended hospitality to angels without ever knowing it!” (Hebrews 13:1-2, The Message) There’s no other time of year angels are given more publicity than Christmas. They’re everywhere: Christmas Cards, yard … Continue reading Angels Among Us – Part 1
Angels Would Give Anything to Have This
Because you kept on believing, you’ll get what you’re looking forward to: total salvation....Do you realize how fortunate you are? Angels would have given anything to be in on this! (1 Peter 1:9-12, The Message) Intimacy with God through Christ. We have it. Angels don’t. They’d give anything, Peter wrote, to experience it. Why do … Continue reading Angels Would Give Anything to Have This