The Favor of God is Life

The Christ Child comes as light shinning in the shadows, a warmth beckoning through the cold, a myriad of color dancing in the moment, a fullness for all season and a new life midst the dying. Jesus came as God’s loving favor and He is forevermore: our peace when we cannot understand, our comfort in …

Unseen Beauty

The arctic air is bitter and bracing against the skin, causing it to respond with tautness and corresponding sharp aching pain on your face. It is hard to breathe deeply, as the air seems to have thickened and become a bit frozen in the cold. As you gaze out the window, snow might be falling …

Far and Near

Far and Near Christ is far above all things, for all things were created by Him and through Him. God in every extent, far and wide gives breath and life to all that has existed and all that is yet to to come into being.  All that exists, far beyond our knowledge and understanding is …

This New Day

A New Day Here, it is before you, a new day. A day unknown in its full content, as to whether it will be busy or quiet, or eventful in its demands or docile as it passes into a yesterday . A day unknown in its physical dimensions and qualities as to whether it will …

Ever Thankful Prayer

A prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving Ever Thankful for You, Oh Lord! Ever Thankful for You, Oh Lord! Thank you, that I dwell in the shelter of You, Lord, Most High, and find perfect rest in rest in the shadow of You, Almighty God! Thank you, LORD that You, alone, are my refuge, my peace, …

Joined to Christ

Every substance, thing or person is separate from the parts which make each substance, thing or person what it is and who they are.  At the same time every part is joined together to make every substance, thing or person; the thing it is or the person they are. Separate parts are joined together to …