How often does a sparrow come within three feet of a person and stay there, hopping, drinking, and not flying away? Almost never! And yet, God brought a sparrow to within three feet of me to teach me a lesson. All morning, during the time I would normally have my quiet time with God, I had been flying around trying to take care of many numerous tasks. Finally I was seated on the lawn by our little waterfall, trying to…..
Have you ever left God? Intentionally or unintentionally? Now God is everywhere, so we cannot lose Him. But, we can walk away from Him. This is what Mary and Joseph did. The family had gone to Jerusalem to honor God during one of their most special celebrations, the Feast of Passover. They were celebrating God’s deliverance of their nation from slavery to the nation of Egypt. It was the highlight of their year; recognizing God’s power and special care of…..