Should you build me a house to dwell in? 2 Samuel 7:5 WOW! Today is Christmas Eve. This season of preparation has gone by quickly. I think our question to ourselves today is have we built a house for Jesus… Read More ›
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Are we ready?
I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will come suddenly to his temple. Malachi 3:1 Excitement fills the air as Christmas approaches. In a short few days we rejoice and… Read More ›
Peace in a promise
“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 ›
Awake and arise
Arise, my friend, my beautiful one, and come! Song of Songs 2:10 The birth of our Lord is a just around the corner. This morning’s reading from the book of Song of Songs paints such a beautiful picture. In this… Read More ›
Opening the gates of the heart
Let the Lord enter, he is king of glory. Psalm 24 Earlier in our Advent journey, we found ourselves looking within to make room for Christ in our heart. As Christmas draws near, we are ready to allow Christ to… Read More ›
Emmanuel – God with us
Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign. The young woman, pregnant and about to bear a son, shall name him Emmanuel. Isaiah 7:14 The countdown for Christmas has really begun in the twinkling eyes of the little ones…. Read More ›
Gifts of a lonely Christmas
“Go and search diligently for the child…” Matthew 2:8 Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. A significant part of the Christmas story. A story of light, prophesy and gifts. As I reflect on the gospel reading this morning,… Read More ›
Have you prepared a dwelling place?
“Should you build me a house to dwell in?” 2 Samuel 7:5 Christmas Eve, a time of excitement. All our preparations have led us to this very moment, the day before our Lord is born. Have you prepared a dwelling… Read More ›
The messenger
“I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me.” Malachi 3:1 Wow, I can’t believe Christmas is almost here. These last four weeks have flown by. In today’s readings from Malachi chapter 3 and Luke chapter 1, we… Read More ›
Peace in a promise
“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 ›