Love Others…Especially When They Hurt You
Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Romans 13:8,10 We owe love (v.8) Some of you won't like this, but the [...]
Blessings in Social and Political Uncertainty
7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. 8 He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in [...]
Plans That Change Reveal our Character
"Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word." Luke 1:38 Can you sense the excitement? It was a small town with a population of around 400 people, and everyone knew everyone. Nothing went unnoticed, and there was a buzz of excitement [...]
Mary Served the Lord Completely
Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. 30 And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you [...]
Joy…Who’s Got Time for That?
10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11 Joy. [...]
Hope Is Elusive, but Can Be Found
...to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentile, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 The Advent calendar reminds us of four specific topics we should be thankful for regarding Jesus and His [...]