In the Life of Christ “They fell down and worshiped him.” —Matthew 2:11, ESV I can spend considerable time learning about something without allowing it to change my life. I can study exercise without becoming stronger, read about generosity without opening my hand, and discuss prayer without pausing to pray. That same distance can developContinue reading “When the Search Becomes Worship”
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Where Wisdom Learns to Bow
The Bible in a Year “They saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him.” Matthew 2:11, KJV. We often associate wisdom with knowing the right answer. Yet the Magi remind us that wisdom also involves responding rightly to the truth we encounter. They had traveled to find the OneContinue reading “Where Wisdom Learns to Bow”
Gifts That Flow From Joy, Not Toward It
As the Day Begins Scripture: Matthew 2:11 “On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” The familiar scene of the Magi kneeling before the Christ child is oftenContinue reading “Gifts That Flow From Joy, Not Toward It”