Simeon took [the baby Jesus] in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You may now dismiss Your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your…
Treat ‘Em Like Grandkids
Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter. — Deuteronomy 5:13–14 A grandfather in Yona Zeldis McDonough’s novel The Four Temperaments reflects on having grandchildren: People…
Sabbath: God’s Metronome
The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath. — Mark 2:27 NLT When I was around nine years old, my mother decided I should take piano lessons. It made sense because I loved music and had been singing solos in church since the…
Sabbath: Can I Serve Jesus and Still Enjoy My Life?
Sunday feels odd without church in the morning. It’s the time in the week when we take our bearings, and if we miss it, we’re just following our noses. ~ Garrison Keillor Can you serve Jesus and still enjoy your life? This question asks whether it’s possible to integrate our Christian responsibilities with our human…
Jesus Blesses a Childlike Faith
Matthew 11:25–12:21 Jesus Gives True Rest 25At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. 26Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. 27All things have been delivered to Me by My Father,…