The Word

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the…
Apaugasma. One of my favorite words of scripture, Strong’s concordance defines this Greek word, “apaugasma”, as “brightness, radiance” (ie: effulgence:–brightness). In Hebrews 1:3, the author writes, “[Jesus] who being the brightness [apaugasma] of His [God’s] glory and the express image…
HOPE. On the first Sunday of Advent and, subsequently, this first week of Advent, we light the first candle of the Advent wreath which represents “HOPE”. One way to define hope is “one’s desire for good and blessed things to…
Did you win? Many of us took a chance and played Powerball – hoping for a piece of $1.4 billion. Admittedly, myself included. Hey, I may be dumb but I’m not a fool. Or, is it, I may be foolish…
Loving and most merciful Father, on this day when our nation pauses to reflect, remember and give thanks, we thank You! We give thanks for the love, the mercy, the grace, the forgiveness and the many blessings You have given…