I Can’t Think of One More Thing Right Now!
December 13, 2007

Scriptural Basis: "You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him." Luke 12:40 Anderson's Applications: In the many centuries before the first Christmas, the prophets foretelling of the coming of the Messiah was often a blend of both His Nativity and His Second Coming (e.g. Malachi 3). Though these two world-defining events are vastly different in their effect, these Advent scriptures, if indeed we read them during the season, direct our thoughts...

Just the Other Day it was Y2K; and Now 2008 is Already Here!
December 13, 2007

Scriptural Basis: "You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!" James 5:8-9 Anderson's Applications: Time is relative depending on circumstances in your life. It can "fly by" and it can drag. I was not relishing the length of a car trip recently. Fortunately, I ended up on my cell phone for several hours with my wife, and "the time flew by." Before I realized it I was home....