There is no timetable on this verse. God will prevail with justice and blessing for the poor and needy. It is just a matter of time. So, if you want to be around blessing, you know where to go.

…so be good for goodness sake.” How do I know what is “good”? How you answer that question invites you to consider your personal worldview. Santa is not the only one who knows everything about you.

To pray intensely or “cry out” to God, we are not trying to use a system. We are focusing on the source of all we need. No wonder he emboldens us to the core. This pleases him to see our faith.

Psalm 136 uses the refrain, “His love endures forever,” in every verse. You would think we would get the message after the first couple of verses, but it is a good reminder.

We might as well get used to it. God is going to do whatever he wants. So, a successful life is one where we discover what God is doing and join hIm.

Eel- is a traditional Christmas dish served in many cities of Italy. “Sea” eel is expensive and “river” eel is cheap. By choosing this dish all could celebrate. Gracious, yes, but it’s still eel!

Those who gain the Father’s favor in his Kingdom now and into his glorious future are often not recognized as spiritual giants. Quietly working behind the scenes they bring tremendous power into the world.

Darkness- is where evil hides and darkness obscures the proper path. That is until “the light shines in the darkness” (John 1:5). Christmas lights couldn’t be more appropriate a custom.

It almost seems too easy to write this thought. Being the parents of twin 17 year old boys, we know when they get along it is an act of God!