Psalm 17:7 “Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand” We sing about it, read about it. It’s so familiar we almost trivialize it. Yet, I can’t think of a better time of year to ponder and proclaim the wonders of God’s love. This Continue Reading…
Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” As I read the observation by columnist Andree Seu, I almost yelled out loud, Yes. Yes. Yes. That’s me! She wrote, Continue Reading…
Ephesians 1:1 “To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus” When Paul addresses the church in Ephesus, he calls them “the faithful.” That’s quite the designation. But what does it mean to be faithful? Maybe it’s believing in God even when it doesn’t make sense. Like when an angel appears Continue Reading…
Isaiah 9:2 “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” Several years ago my husband and I decided to plant Blue Spruce Christmas trees. We had high hopes that selling them would help pay for our Continue Reading…
Luke 2:10-11 “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Silent night; holy night; all is calm; all is Continue Reading…
Luke 2:11 “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” I’ve always liked the Christmas carol, “I Wonder As I Wander.” I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come for to die. Continue Reading…
God’s love covers all our wrong-doing. He covers us, then wants us to cover others who wrong us with the same kind of love.
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Luke 2:10-11 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. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” I saw a sign on a marquee today: The gift of Continue Reading…
1 Corinthians 11:2 “I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you.” Ornaments on our tree reminding me of special friends, of special places, of special events like “baby’s first Christmas.” Candle-lit Christmas Eve services. Eggnog coffee. Gift opening Continue Reading…
John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Gifts. Gifts. Gifts. Gifts come in all sizes and packages, but at Christmas we focus on the one gift that surpasses them all…. The best gift ever given to the world—the Continue Reading…