[For the rest of 2023 I am planning to share posts focused on Advent and Christmas.] “We wait in hope for the Lord;    he is our help and our shield.In him our hearts rejoice,    for we trust in his holy name.May your unfailing love be with us, Lord,    even as we put our hope in you.” (PsalmContinue Reading

“In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.” (Romans 6:11-12 NIV) Recently I hear a pastor tell the story of being at his construction job, and a groupContinue Reading

“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” (Psalm 27:13 NIV) A few days ago I was visiting with a gentleman who is retired from a career as a probation officer in the juvenile system. He saw some very,Continue Reading

[Please join me in praying for our nation and world on Tuesdays this year.] “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” (Psalm 27:13 NIV) Light of the World, In this day and age we hear the truth of your Word – that darkness covers the earth and thick darkness over the peoples.  WeContinue Reading

  “Come and see what God has done,     his awesome deeds for mankind!”  (Psalm 66:5 NIV) January 6 is the official end of the Christmas season as we begin Epiphany.  The season of Epiphany focuses on Jesus as a young man and then his early ministry.  It setsContinue Reading