Jesus Walks

by | Jan 5, 2016 | Christmas Meditations

Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For you are with me; Your rod and your staff -– they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 One of my all-time favorite songs is the single...

Voltage

by | Jan 4, 2016 | Christmas Meditations

Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem 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. Matthew 2:11...

Glory

by | Jan 1, 2016 | Christmas Meditations

Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. Isaiah 60:1 In the last week of June every year, my church hosts a summer camp for youth ages 8 and up. Nativity Youth Camp is an...

Morning

by | Dec 30, 2015 | Christmas Meditations

Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem When [the wise men] saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. Matthew 2:10 Every morning, when my friend wakes up, she gets out of bed and does a victory dance to celebrate the life in store for...

The Neuroscience of Faith

by | Dec 29, 2015 | Christmas Meditations

Anna Thomas Cathedral Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us,and his love is perfected in us. 1 John 4:12 One of the most important parts of being a faithful pilgrim is learning to reconcile your faith with...