It's been a while since I've written anything for my blog but I couldn't let this awesome event go by without sharing my thoughts on it. If you didn't know, the Star of Bethlehem (aka Saturn & Jupiter close in the night sky) made an appearance for the first time in 800 years! Here is a picture I took. Not as impressive as other's I've seen, but at least I can say I saw it! I think you'll be able to see it for a few more nights this week. Last week I was reading the account of the Wise Men in Matthew 2 and thought of it in terms of this "star" coming again this year. December 25th is NOT Jesus' actual birthday, it's a made up day we've chosen to celebrate His birth. And, contrary to many a nativity scene, the wise men were not at Jesus' birth, but came later - as much as 2 years later! So, since I know God Works in Mysterious Ways , I got to thinking. What if the first Christmas Star also came at this time of year? It wo
God is working in every part of our lives, you just have to look for Him!