The Bible is filled with miracles. Stories of lives turned by truth unfolding in human hearts as steadily as its pages are unfurled. But it is also a work of mystery. A place where the nonsensical becomes the most rational. Where the extraordinary becomes obvious and expected. Where the simplest of ways births the most extravagant of wonders. … [Read more…]
The sky shall unfoldPreparing His entrance.The stars shall applaud HimWith thunders of praise.The sweet light in His eyes shall enhance those awaiting.And we shall behold Him, then face to face. O, we shall behold Him. We shall behold Him,Face to face in all of His glory.O, we shall behold Him.Yes, we shall behold Him,Face to face, our Savior and Lord. The angel will soundThe shout of His coming.And the sleeping shall … [Read more…]
To live with expectation is to live in a celebration of hope. And when it is grounded in the depths of Father’s love, we are assured we will not be disappointed. Advent is the perfect time to perfect our expectations by turning our hearts toward Bethlehem. A place known for its smallness filled with the … [Read more…]
As we approach the Christmas season, it’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy of it all. There’s baking to be completed, cleaning to be done, gifts to purchase, parties to attend . . . or maybe there isn’t. Instead of rushing about to plan and celebrate, you may be experiencing the crushing loneliness … [Read more…]
Emmanuel did not come to be with us simply to create an interval where we could catch our breath before returning to the ordinary. Majesty did not don the robes of humanity to give us a change of scenery, a break from the usual pace. No, He has come to interrupt our existence. He has … [Read more…]
Each week this month, I will be posting an excerpt from my new E-book Breathing Advent: God’s Hope to a World in Need of a Savior. You can download your free copy here: https://barbarasnyder.net/resources/ In these final days before Christmas, it’s easy to get caught up in the frenzy of all the last-minute preparations. There’s … [Read more…]
Each week this month, I am posting excerpts from my new E-book Breathing Advent: God’s Hope to a World in Need of a Savior. You can download your free copy here: https://barbarasnyder.net/resources/ When I turned on the computer, the headliner on the opening page of my web browser declared the controversy over the supposed War on … [Read more…]
Each week this month, I will be posting an excerpt from my new E-book Breathing Advent: God’s Hope to a World in Need of a Savior. You can download your free copy here: https://barbarasnyder.net/resources/ In the well-known movie Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswald’s big plans for a holiday celebration turn into a massive disaster. From his … [Read more…]
Each week this month, I will be posting an excerpt from my new E-book Breathing Advent: God’s Hope to a World in Need of a Savior. You can download your free copy here: https://barbarasnyder.net/resources/ This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David and of Abraham: Abraham was the … [Read more…]