Rarely, however, does a new movie come along that you instantly expect to enjoy from now on. Last Christmas, however, with the theatrical release of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, I knew immediately we would share it as a family annually.
As Thanksgiving approaches most of us will have an opportunity to unplug, evaluate, and offer thanks to God for the numerous blessings in our lives without the typical interruptions which accompany our normal routines.
While reading, my mind continually returned to the book of Hebrews, which plainly states every person has an appointment with death, followed by the judgment (Heb. 9:27).
Perhaps the most puzzling and bewildering question underneath all our struggles is why?
“Loving God and loving people is all that matters.” Those were the words in an angry email I received the day after preaching a sermon about personal holiness.
I once saw the familiar words taped above a weight bench in an athletic facility. Their Scriptural address later appeared on the eye black of a famous athlete set to play in a major SEC showdown.
With each passing birthday, God seems to drop new joys into my life.
The next time your pastor preaches a difficult text, be sure to lean in and pay close attention.
