Monday, December 30, 2013

December 29 2013: And Mary Pondered...

Luke 2:19 reminds us that Mary took all of the information about her new son - the changes that would come and the impact on the world - and PONDERED.  How often do we take a critical look at our own lives? How often do we take the time to follow Mary's example and PONDER?

Monday, December 9, 2013

December 8 2013 - Advent Peace

"Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me."  Is Peace on Earth something we honestly HOPE and EXPECT?  It is part of God's promise as foretold in Scripture, and perhaps we need to embrace this future more fully...

Monday, December 2, 2013

December 1 2013 - At the Movies: Are You Living for the Sake of Others?

Jesus himself gives clear instructions that, in following him, we should seek to "lose our lives."  Paul encourages the Philippians to act with humility and consider others greater than themselves as a way of following Jesus' example.  Are we doing the same?  Are you living for the sake of others?