When Christ was born in Bethlehem, an angel of God gave the message of His birth to the shepherds who were in the field near the town. What do we hear in the song that the angels sang? They are glorifying God in the highest. They are doing what they and we were created to […]

Meditation Text: Genesis 3:1–7 Suggested Reading: Psalm 1 There’s a battle going on in these opening verses of Genesis 3, and it’s not going well. On the one side is Satan voicing seductive thoughts through a serpent and on the other side is the woman who, though accompanied by her husband, is responding alone. Adam […]

The Fear of Loss Living in Uganda, I was made painfully aware of possible threats to the life and health of my children. Some of the deadliest snakes loved the nearby river. Accidently imbibing tap water or eating out could mean bacterial infections. Driving continually reminded me of my finitude. I prayed daily, sometimes hourly […]