Category: Dr Byrns Coleman

Even when Christians are faced with different cultures and language barriers the message of Jesus remains the same. He is our Savior and I hope you will think of Him often during the whole year, not just at Christmas time. – Bob Happy Birthday, Dear Jesus, Happy Birthday to You! It was Christmas Day 1967 […]

Dr. Coleman never disappoints as he shares his insight about how Christians receive the faith that comes with Easter. – Bob   Where do We Get Our “Easter Faith”? I remember standing on the hillside in the cold darkness waiting for the sunrise, even before I understood the full meaning of Easter. Easter was a […]

I just never seem to tire of hearing these Christian  stories Dr. Coleman tells from his younger days. He has an uncanny talent of tying them to Christian values and how we should live. Thank you Byrns and Happy Father’s Day! – Bob This is a story about Daddy and me; mostly, it is a […]

Who Has Sought Jesus? The biblical narrative reminds us that many came, and they all came looking for Jesus. The shepherds came, and Luke in his Gospel says they saw, they rejoiced, and then they returned to the field telling everyone the “good news.” The Magi (“wise men”) came bringing their gifts acknowledging Him to […]

“When gone, this goes to Larry.”  The plain paper sign is still on the back of the cabinet in Mama’s handwriting. When Gone – Remembering Mama on Mother’s Day “When gone” was Mama’s way of saying, in a nicer, gentler way, “When I’m dead, you can have this.” So, pieces here and there in her […]

Hindsight is easy. It is all clear to us about the cross and the incidents of Good Friday but, for the disciples, this day meant running for their lives into the scary night. But, look at what happened afterwards. Another piece of the Easter puzzle by Dr Coleman to give us faith and life. – […]

This is a short look into the life of one of Jesus’ closest disciples, Simon Peter. Dr. Coleman brings to life his part in the Easter story. – Bob   Easter Meditation — A Look At Simon Peter Who Is So Like US – or, we’re so like him! We all know the story. It’s […]

A Meditation for Ash Wednesday – On Our Way to Easter     Dirt! Black fine dust! Ashes! The ground we walk on! A reminder – We belong to God God made us from dust of the ground God breathed into us the breath of life We became a living soul! A reminder – Our […]

The Cap – Reconciliation, Friendship, Forgiveness Isaiah 62:4-5 “. . . you shall be called . . . Beulah; for the Lord delights in you. . .” II Corinthians 5:18 “All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” The cap was not worth much; […]