I have always sent a note to my congregations in past years at this special time. I was moved this morning to write to our board, who labor so well for the cause of Christ. While some might think it best to keep such a letter private, and that even Continue Reading
December 16, 2012
Christmas in Connecticut: A Prayer on the Lord’s Day after the Tragedy
Oh Lord God, whose Spirit moved across the face of the deep, over the chaotic void of the preexistent earth that we see today; O Christ Jesus, whose Word of divine authority flung the stars into their place, sent the planets into their orbit, and made the Continue Reading
December 8, 2012
Advent Devotional 2: The wonder of Christmas is experienced through recognizing the nature of God.
The wonder of Christmas is experienced through recognizing the nature of God. The very word theology simply means the study of God. The apostle Paul in this passage shows us a theology of God — he shows us the nature of God. The nature of God according Continue Reading
December 2, 2012
In the Fullness of Time and the Wonder of Christmas (Galatians 4:4)—The First Sunday in Advent
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law” (Galatians 4:4 ESV). Is there anything more remarkably beautiful than seeing the glistening eyes of a child filled with wonder as she looks upon a Continue Reading
November 27, 2012 7 Comments
Advent Readings and Lightings: Pastoral Preparations for the Coming Season
I wanted to give an aid for congregations and pastors, particularly those in free church backgrounds, who want to move away from the commercialization of the season to focus on the Incarnation. That is a hard sell to be sure. But the way to do it is Continue Reading
November 8, 2012
New Christmas Album Released and Dedicated to the Glory of God and to Fund Scholarships for Seminarians
Released October 23, 2012 We dedicate this album to the glory of God and to the glorious Christ whose Incarnation has brought us a Savior who lived the life we could never live and died the death that should have been ours. May many hear and believe. Continue Reading
December 26, 2011
A Hero’s Story at Christmastime: Colonel Roger Ingvalson, USAF-Retired (June 20, 1928—December 24, 2011)
“It’s Christmastime, Poppy, and we want a story!” “A story? Why don’t you play with your toys?” “We want a story! We want a story! We want…” “Okay! Okay. A story. All right, then, a story you shall have. What kind of story would Continue Reading
