Ultimately it was love that motivated God to send his Son to take my place. It was love that motivated Christ to lay down his life for me. What Wondrous Love is This? Performed by Steve Green What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my … Continue reading Good Friday: What Wondrous Love is This?
Decoding Resurrection Symbols During Easter
The most prominent symbol of Easter is the cross. The Roma cross was a torture device. It was one of the most gruesome and painful means of executing criminals. The cross represents Christ's willing sacrifice and his triumph over sin and death (See Matthew 27:32-56; Mark 15:21-41; Luke 23:26-49; John 18:39-19:37). The empty tomb and … Continue reading Decoding Resurrection Symbols During Easter
History of Christmas
Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. Although many of the traditions associated with Christmas and even the day on which is celebrated have pagan origins. Most likely Christ was not born on December 25th. The weather conditions at that time of the year would have made it unlikely Mary & Joseph would … Continue reading History of Christmas
Gifts
Friday marked be official opening of the biggest retail season of the year. Stores opened in the wee hours of the morning. Shoppers lined up even earlier to in hopes of getting a great deal on that perfect gift. There are some that get so caught in buying stuff that they even resort to violence. … Continue reading Gifts
Don’t Worry
The Big Guy is usually pretty laid back, take things as they come type of person. I am not. I do not like change or the unknown. Worry is a problem for me. I try not to worry but it is a struggle for me. One scripture passage that has helped with struggle is Philippians … Continue reading Don’t Worry
Sounds of the Season V
Things are busy getting ready for Christmas but thought I would share some more seasonal music. Today's selection is "O, Holy Night" preformed by Trans Siberian Orchestra. May you have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year -- DH
The Little Things
A friend sent me a link to this clip by Louie Giglio. It is amazing. God uses even the smallest things to show us the Supremacy of Christ. 15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible … Continue reading The Little Things
The Dee Zone 