Author Archives: Glen Franklin Koontz

Merry Christmas to all! The miracle and gifts of Christmas are not just for Christians. Christmas is for all. Believers, skeptics, and non-believers, including those who observe other faiths. May the joy of Christmas reinforce the Faithful, persuade the skeptics, and convert the non-believers. May everyone’s heart be warmed and transformed, and dedicated to God’sContinue reading “DECEMBER 25, 2025”

“Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the King, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.”  –Matthew 2:1-2  “WeContinue reading “DECEMBER 24, 2025”

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”  – Romans 15:13. Yesterday I went to the dentist and just had a miserable experience. Nothing wrong with my teeth, but the hygienist andContinue reading “DECEMBER 23, 2025”

“I am determined to enjoy each day to the fullest.  I don’t want to wish away Christmas.  I want to enjoy these last moments of Advent and look forward to Jesus’s birth with anticipation.” –Shelley Shepard Gray. GOOD MORNING JOHN AND KAY BAYS! John and his mother have been sailing around the Caribbean, and willContinue reading “DECEMBER 22, 2025”

“And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name His mercy extends toContinue reading “DECEMBER 21, 2025”

“This Advent we look to the Wise Men to teach us where to focus our attention.  We set our sights on things above, where God is.  We draw closer to Jesus . . . When our Advent journey ends, and we reach the place where Jesus resides in Bethlehem, may we, like the Wise Men,Continue reading “DECEMBER 20, 2025”

“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid.  The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”  With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.  In that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make knownContinue reading “DECEMBER 19, 2025”

“Hope is the word that God has given to us for this season of Advent.” –Dwight D. Eisenhower. Holland Koontz came home yesterday evening, courtesy of American Airlines. English and I are so blessed and pleased to have our daughter home for Christmas! And so is Dudley! President Trump announced that he had designated VenezuelaContinue reading “DECEMBER 18, 2025”

“Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.” –Luke 3:4. Today’s focus is on why The Stupid Party and voters need to wake up. Now. Because there are no permanent victories or losses in politics. And The Evil Party never gives up, moderates, or learns a lesson. Because they are evil. VirginiaContinue reading “DECEMBER 17, 2025”

“Through the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” –Luke 1:78-79. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit stayedContinue reading “DECEMBER 16, 2025”