Archive for December, 2008

Guest Post: The Right Answer

Monday, December 8th, 2008

by Alyssa Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say [...]

Feeding the Dogs

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Mark 7:24 – 31  Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an evil spirit [...]

Let it Snow!

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

I couldn’t resist. *You have to watch this!* Merry Christmas! –r

Invitation

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Happy Advent, dear readers! This is our weekend to put up the Christmas tree! Today, we went and picked out our tree, and now it is happily standing in our living room. It currently has lights, but no other decorations. We’ll do that tomorrow. I also got the bulk of the shopping done, gifts wrapped, [...]

Guest Post: You Are What You Eat

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

by Jeanette John 6:35 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.”   We have a friend, a bachelor, who for many years has lived on fast food and cheap microwave meals.  I understand why [...]

Look at Me

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Matthew 14:25 – 31 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be [...]

Guest Post: Thirsty

Monday, December 1st, 2008

by TJ John 6:15 “Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself.” “Essie! Wake up! Wake up!” I lightly slapped our two-year-old’s cheek a couple of times. Her eyes flitted open slightly, then rolled up and backward, heavy lids falling closed again.  “Corbin! [...]