“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” Luke 1:46 “Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth.” (Luke 2:14) In the readings today from 1 Samuel chapter 2 and Luke… Read More ›
#Advent
Anticipation with joy
“… all the nations shall proclaim his happiness.” Psalm 72:17 We are one week away from the birth of our Lord. Are you excited? I remember my excitement as a child awaiting Christmas morning to see what Santa would bring. … Read More ›
Rejoice! JOY, JOY, JOY
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known… Read More ›
Rejoice! JOY, JOY, JOY
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known… Read More ›
Freedom from exile
“I am the Lord, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 What does exile and courage have to do with preparing our hearts in faith… Read More ›
Chosen
“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” Luke 1:30 This second week of Advent, yet again our faith is put to the test as we hear the angel Gabriel tell Mary “do not be afraid”. … Read More ›
Fear not!
“Be strong, fear not! Here is your God. He comes with vindication; With divine recompense. He comes to save you.” Isaiah 35:4 I was listening to the radio some time ago and the radio personality host was talking about the… Read More ›
Preparing the wasteland within
“A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the LORD! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God!” Isaiah 40:3 Today we enter into week 2 of our Advent preparation. We are full of hope… Read More ›
Hope fills the heart
“The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom should I fear.” Psalm 27:1 During Advent, we light our wreaths to fill the darkness in our world with the light of Christ. It is symbolic of the true light that… Read More ›
Hope fills the heart
“The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom should I fear.” Psalm 27:1 During Advent, we light our wreaths to fill the darkness in our world with the light of Christ. It is symbolic of the true light that… Read More ›
Women Who Walk By Faith 