Wonder and Awe – Week One
Like many of you, recently I put up a Christmas tree. Last night I plugged in the lights and sat on the couch reflecting. As far as Christmas trees go,…
A Story of Preparation
Waiting. How do you handle it? Do you get frustrated when things take longer than anticipated? Do you give up when you can’t see the next step? Do you feel…
A Story of Freedom
Zacharias’s voice returned. Not only was it restored, but now he had a new message. His words flowed in praise and prophecy. He was a living testimony of God’s redemption….
A Story of Redemption
The last time he spoke, his words conveyed his unbelief, and silence settled over him. Then, the miracle happened. His wife Elizabeth was pregnant. Through her entire pregnancy, Zacharias remained…
A Story of Silence
Looking around the temple, there were no signs of the heavenly visitor. Zacharias was alone. The messenger from God had vanished. Even though the words were still reverberating through his…
A Story of Lost Hope
The lots were cast. This time, it was his turn. His turn to go into the temple, to walk into God’s presence, to burn the holy incense. Zacharias had served…
When Glory Walked Around
To fully appreciate something you have to know the whole story. In our fast-paced society, we often jump to the end without understanding the beginning. And in this, we lose…
When It’s Time to Receive
Have you ever tried to pay for someone’s meal and they refused? And then the back and forth began – “no I wanted to pay for you”, “no I can’t…
When the Light Came
For me, Christmas comes at the perfect time. The time of year when the days are short and when it is usually dark before you even get home from work. …
When Christmas Began
Standing behind the small wooden fence, I gazed straight into the pit of the active volcano. Instantly, I felt incredibly small. I could see the walls were blackened by years…