Then when they were alone, he turned to the disciples and said, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you have seen. I tell you, many prophets and kings longed to see what you see, but they didn’t see it. And they longed to hear what you hear, but they didn’t hear it.” (Luke 10:23-24 NLT)Continue reading “With Childlike Faith in the Risen Lamb”
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Words Unfading and Unchanging
“Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door. Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass awayContinue reading “Words Unfading and Unchanging”
An MLK Day Reflection
Happy to share the following devotional of mine with you from CBN.com in commemoration of the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.: https://www1.cbn.com/devotions/gods-overcoming-agape-love *A shout-out to the CBN.com editor, Beth Patch, for her work in producing the piece.
An Ascension Day Poem
From the heights,to the depths,wisdom descended for us. Disrobed of majesty,divine,humbled for us. Equality with God,set aside,not grasped. Made nothing,of dust and dirt,yet love would last. Living with us,walking among us,to show the way. Healing the blind,raising the dead,paving a way. From majesty,to the Cross,a destiny sure. Betrayed, denied,spit on,enmity stirred. Beaten, flogged,a crown ofContinue reading “An Ascension Day Poem”
The Race of Faith
Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at theContinue reading “The Race of Faith”
Jesus’ Unique Glory
One of our little girls continually impresses me with her insightful questions. These days of social distancing as a family have provided more opportunities to hear our children’s candid remarks. We have been enjoying our Sunday mornings together immensely. In terms of personal growth in God’s Word, as a family, these Sundays have been asContinue reading “Jesus’ Unique Glory”
Mary’s Song
Well, it wasn’t your typical Christmas Eve service. We set out not knowing what to expect. A “drive thru” morning Christmas Eve service—what does that even look like? We’re used to an hour service at night with cantata, communion, and candlelight. But these days of the pandemic are truly unprecedented. So, with masks in-hand, weContinue reading “Mary’s Song”
Paul J. Palma 