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 ›
Jesus
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 ›
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 ›
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. The countdown for Christmas has really begun in the twinkling eyes of the little ones. Many that… Read More ›
Discontentment to peace
Do not be afraid Luke 1:30 In the gospel reading for today we hear the annunciation of the angel Gabriel to Mary that she will conceive the son of God in her womb. Mary appears to be a little concerned… Read More ›
The choice is yours
They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings. They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint. Isaiah 40:31 The first reading today is aligned again with hope we… Read More ›
Joy filled path
In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! Isaiah 40:3 Christmas will be here before we realize it. This second week of Advent is a week of preparation, a… Read More ›
Adoption into a glorious family
Ephesians 1:6 “In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of his will” Ephesians 1:6 Today is the feast day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. There are… Read More ›
Collaboration in love
“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”… Read More ›
Freedom from death and tears –
The readings from Isaiah this week are continuing to pull us into hope. In todays reading, I especially love how God promises to “destroy death forever” and “wipe away the tears from all faces (Isaiah 25:8).” How much more hopeful… Read More ›
Women Who Walk By Faith 