Six years ago, I wrote and posted this poem about Christmas. I had forgotten about it until my mom reminded me. I think it's worth sharing again as we ponder the wondrous, miraculous birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas! JOSEPH'S CHRISTMAS MORNING A tiny baby made His arrival today Wrapped in white cloths …
Author: sheilaalewine
When Is Your Due Date?
On this day thirty-seven years ago, I woke up hoping to give birth to our first child. It was our “due date.” It was also a day we spent time at our close friends’ house, having gathered to mourn the passing of his father. Every human experience begins and ends with two “due dates.” The …
Can God Hate?
Can God hate? The gospel's message is built on God’s love, isn’t it? For God so loved the world He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life (John 3:16). How do we reconcile David’s words in Psalm 11 with a God who loved us so …
How Majestic Is Your Name
The opening words of Psalm 8 might be familiar, as they are often used in worship music. The most familiar version that comes to my mind was sung by Sandy Patty, who was popular when I was in college. I attended one of her concerts at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg. Dr. Falwell was …
The Just Judge
Can we find the gospel in every psalm? I believe so. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters, and we often find repeated themes and similar wording throughout. Some of these chapters are very short—Psalm 117 is only two verses! Two chapters later, however, we find the longest chapter in the Bible—Psalm 119, with 176 …
The Way Of The Word 