“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life”— John 3:16 (NIV). In the early 80s, a popular Country Western song became one of the soundtracks for the movie, “Urban Cowboy.” The song, “Lookin’ for Love,” expressed the …
“Can a woman forget her nursing child and have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you”—Isaiah 49:15 (NASB). My youngest son recently called to ask if I remembered a former student of mine. He’d run into the young man at a local business. I’d …
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”—Isaiah 9:6 (ESV). When a baby is born, we celebrate. Parents count toes and fingers. Are they all there? I …
“Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others”—Philippians 2:3-4 (ESV). The daily newspaper is still a staple in my life. While some have switched to digital, I love the feel …
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