When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. (Luke 2:15–16, NIV) It …
“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”Revelation 4:11 NIV Each Christmas my parents gave my four siblings and me gifts that we’d use to create something. A cross stitch kit, a model …
The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken. (Psalm 34:19–20, niv) We live in a broken world. Today’s news recounts horrendous atrocities—war, corruption, crimes against humanity. Evil is not new. It existed in Bible times and …
Jesus said, “I am with you for only a short time, and then I am going to the one who sent me.” (John 7:33, NIV) Spending time with children is the joy of my heart—sitting with them among the carpet squares, sharing stories with light-hearted laughter, and learning about our great God together. Prayer time gives …
Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15, NET) It was my freshman year of college, and I was looking forward to being home for Christmas. All semester long my roommate snapped pictures with her professional camera. My camera was tiny, and I dreamed of taking better pictures. So, having no idea …
“The LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. . . . to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and . . . to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor . . . and everlasting joy will be yours.” (Isaiah 61:1–2, 7, NIV, emphasis added) News headlines …
