20 January 2010 1 Comment

Have Life

Ever read something in a book or heard someone say something that hits you right between the eyes, and at first you’re not sure why? I had that experience just last week while reading John Ortberg’s latest book, The Me I Want To Be. It was a quote from Thoreau. Here’s the context in which [...]

16 December 2009 1 Comment

The Spirit Of Christmas

The Spirit Of Christmas

People ask me about the “spirit of Christmas” especially this time of year. They ask as if it’s available for purchase on Amazon or holidayspirit.com! But I see it so much these days in warm greetings, cards in the mail, smiles in line even at the post office. There is something different about people during [...]

15 December 2009 0 Comments

Hesitant Hope – Zechariah’s Prayer

Hesitant Hope – Zechariah’s Prayer

Christmas Prayers Series – Drew Brown Big Idea: Zechariah’s prayer rejoices in the fulfillment of God’s covenant promises. As a priest Zech should have expected something like this!  He knew the prophecies and the promises and yet he is hesitant to believe! Zech’s doubt is reminiscent of Abraham and Sarah’s doubt about having Isaac. Where [...]

 
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