The Word Became Flesh
And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14) This text is the message of Christmas. In fact, it is the message of Christianity! The same word that spoke ...
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Behind the Scenes
The angel said to Joseph, “She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 Maybe you are more naturally trusting than I am, but I have to think that when Mary told Joseph that she was ...
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Bringing Light to the World
“I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness.” Isaiah 42:6b-7 We often forget that we are called by God, not just ...
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Doing What Matters
Doing What Matters “Who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14 The book of Esther is the one book in the Bible that never mentions God. It implies God in some ways. The people are Jews, they fast, etc. So ...
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When Life Takes a Detour
“Then the Lord put out his hand and touched my mouth; and the Lord said to me…” Jeremiah 1:9 When Life Takes a Detour Jeremiah was a young man when he was called by God to help change the course of history. Like a lot of people, he came up with excuses as to ...
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Swords into Plows
Swords Into Plows “He shall judge between the nations, and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into p plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.” (Isaiah 2:4) You don’t have to read ...
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For All The Saints
“For all the saints, who from their labors rest…” The above line is the opening line of the hymn For All the Saints that we will sing at both services this week. It is a modern classic, written in the last few decades but in words and melodies that resonate ...
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The Courage to Try
The Courage to Try So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. (1 Kings 3:9) Solomon was King David’s son and upon David’s death, Solomon took the throne. He was now in charge of Israel and responsible for leading the people. ...
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Forgiveness is ours
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to your lovingkindness: according to the multitude of your tender mercies blot out my transgressions. (Psalm 51:1) The above verse reminds us that the hunger for God’s favor and forgiveness is implicit in what it means to be human. We often find ourselves ...
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Putting God First
“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15 The above verse is one of the most famous verses from all the Old Testament. The people have come to the Promised Land and there they encounter several tribes of people, all who have their own religions and ...
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