I know this isn’t so much the case any more with all of the streaming and binge watching that takes place now. However, it used to be that when you watched TV, especially shows that had a plot line in them, that as the season would end, it would often end with a cliffhanger.
Why Bethlehem? Of all the places in Israel, why that little town of Bethlehem? Bethlehem was so insignificant, that it wasn’t even large enough to list when Judah was assigned her as part of her territory.
I watched the classic Charlie Brown Christmas Special again last week. If you haven’t seen it it in a while, perhaps you remember that Charlie Brown is frustrated with how commercialized Christmas has become.
What do you want for Christmas this year? It’s a question that takes on more urgency as Christmas draws closer, doesn’t it?
Isn’t it interesting how we often try to get people’s attention by being louder. We’ll shout someone’s name.
Psalm 137 is a tough read. I don’t think we can truly empathize with the exiles in Babylon.
I want you to picture this scene in your mind: You’re sitting at a table at a local establishment. You’re enjoying a nice dinner with your spouse or your friends.
I’m guessing that most of you have heard of Alice in Wonderland. But did you know there was a sequel to that story?
Being exiled is not something that anyone would choose to be. It never has a positive connotation.
This may be the most dangerous sermon theme a pastor could devise. I’m willing to bet that the overwhelming majority of you looked at the theme today and it brought pleasant thoughts to mind.
