(The following are excerpts from a 1948 sermon Dr. Harry D. Althouse preached at the Massanetta Springs Bible Conference.  Found in our cornerstone, the sermon seems especially appropriate as we begin a new year.)
“Our Master’s life was a busy life.  On one occasion, He restored the sight of a blind man and referred to this [...]

“Exchanging” is not the same as “giving.”

Just in case you forgot, consider this your reminder.  Today (December 26) is Boxing Day.  Most Americans will ignore it.
Those who can trace their recent history to Great Britain or cultures with British influence, however, know about Boxing Day.  Or do they?

I made an allusion in the Candlelighting sermon to a Ravi Zacharias quote passed on to me by Chris Van Allsburg.  Given our Advent/Christmas theme of light, it seems appropriate to share this quote (edited for length) with you as this week’s devotional –

There’s a neighbor who doesn’t go to church, and you have been wondering how and when to make a first invite. 
You have a friend who is not a Christian, and you want to break the ice without risking the friendship.
The aunt and uncle with whom you ate turkey and dressing a couple of [...]

“In quietness and trust is your strength.”  (Isaiah 30:15)
 
My Advent devotional reading has been in Isaiah.  I chose it because there are at least three well-known passages (7:14; 9:2-7; 11:1-3) that are quoted in the New Testament as being fulfilled in Jesus. 
In previous readings through Isaiah, it has always seemed like the first part [...]