Jesus humbled himself…
He went from commanding angels … to sleeping in the straw.
From holding stars… to clutching Mary's finger.
The palm that held the universe…took the nail of a soldier.
Why?
Because that's what love does.
~Max Lucado~
Saturday, December 22, 2007
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Elizabeth, Max Lucado is local pastor and heard frequently on local radio talk, shows. NBA great David Robinson is a member of his congregation, and that has somehow given Lucado celebrity status around here.
ReplyDeleteLucado is very anti-gay, constantly repeating all the same old stuff from the clobber verses.
What God Says About Gay Marriage
Thank- you Elizabeth+
ReplyDeleteonce again you've cut to the quick of it all-
the heat of things
'that's what love does'
wishing you and yours a truly blessed Christmas
David@Montreal
Oh, dear, Mike. I love the poem. Too bad the author doesn't understand the fullness of his own message.
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