A Star Shone Over Bethlehem – A Star of Joy In the crumbling towers of BabylonAn ancient study continued on.Nightly observers scanned the skiesWatching the heavenly bodies riseAnd recording their
Fruitcakes | Advent 2023
And the angel said to them, “Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you
By What Name Am I Known? | Advent 2023
See what great love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God! —1 John 3:1 Most of us know who we were named for, i.e.
Distinguishing Love | Advent 2023
Love is patient, love is kind, it isn’t jealous, it doesn’t brag, it isn’t arrogant, it isn’t rude, it doesn’t seek its own advantage, it isn’t irritable, it doesn’t keep
A Friend of God | Advent 2023
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends; You are my friends if you do what I command. —John 15:13-14 You shall love
Savior, Jesus | Advent 2023
She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. —Matthew 1:21 Love – everybody
Getting Old | Advent 2023
Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. —Proverbs 16:31 As a friend was celebrating her milestone birthday of 70 years, she said that
A Star of Love | Advent 2023
A Star Shone Over Bethlehem – A Star of LoveCaleb came up to the shop before noonTo ask if his job would be finished soon.The carpenter answered, “It’s almost done.Come
Amahl and the Night Visitors | Advent 2023
“I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “…plans to give you hope and a future.” —Jeremiah 29:11 Expectantly, I lean forward as lights come up, revealing
Hope | Advent 2023
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. —Jeremiah 29:11 For