King David was a shepherd long before he was a king. He was a good shepherd who guided, provided pasture and water to them, protected his flock, and led them as they needed. Many years after being a shepherd, he became a King – The King of Israel, anointed by the prophet after being chosen…
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A new heaven and a new earth
The Christmas story has lots of details. We know of the visits of the angels to Mary, to Joseph, to the shepherds, and to Simeon. We know of the shepherds, the magi, and the historical context of Augustus Caesar, the oppression of the Roman Empire and the timing of Joseph and Mary’s visit to Bethlehem….
Happiness
What is there to be happy about? The news is terrible. Death, despair, tragedy, hurt and loss. What is there to be happy about it. Let me say, you can have personal happiness and optimism, and recognize that the world is a difficult place and there is much to make one anxious. And yet, let…
Hybrid Thoughts 