Category Archives: Bible Books
We Hope
“What things?” He asked them. So they said to Him, “The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a Prophet powerful in action and speech before God and all the people, and how our chief priests and leaders handed Him … Continue reading
We Choose
The Lord answered, “Martha, Martha! You are worried and upset about so many things,…†  Luke 10:41 (CEV) God speaking to me about being “worried and upset†the week before Christmas is no surprise. This whole story of Martha and … Continue reading
We Pray
[a father speaking about his son] “The spirit often throws him into the fire or into water, trying to kill him. Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.†  Mark 9:22 (NLT, my emphasis) If you … Continue reading
Heirlooms
[reprinted from December 14, 2010] I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. 2 Timothy 1:5 (NLT) This … Continue reading
Mary’s Testimony
[reprinted from December 17, 2009] Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man whose name was Joseph, of the … Continue reading
Counting My Blessings
My life is down in the dust; give me life through Your word. I told You about my life, and You listened to me; teach me Your statutes. Help me understand the meaning of Your precepts so that I can … Continue reading
My Job – no, Life Description
Lectionary texts: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, John 1:6-8, 19-28 There was a man named John who was sent from God. He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe through … Continue reading
Where’s the Line?
That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured … Continue reading
DID you know, Mary?
[reprinted from December 9, 2010 – It touched my heart again this year.] In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to … Continue reading
Working for the LORD
Life is short and meaningless, and it fades away like a shadow. Who knows what is best for us? Who knows what will happen after we are gone? A good reputation at the time of death is better than loving … Continue reading