Mary’s Faith

Luke 1:26-38 Every year I am amazed by the fact that no matter how many times I read the gospel accounts of Jesus’ birth, I’ll catch something I never caught before. This year’s revelation came by way of comparing the angel Gabriel’s visits first with Zechariah, John...

Hope in the Messiah

Isaiah 9:6-7 Let me go right to the verses… For a child is born to us,a son is given to us.The government will rest on his shoulders.And he will be called:Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.His government and its peacewill never end.He...

Thanks!

Luke 17:11-19 Thanksgiving and the Christmas season provide a great opportunity for Christians to draw in a deep breath and express gratitude for all our Savior does for us every day. Even on days when all He seems to do for you is make sure your alarm clock goes off...

Solomon

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Look at these verses for the Old Testament Book of Ecclesiastes. Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real...

The Big Baal Beatdown

1 Kings 18:20-40 In 1975 World Heavyweight Champ Muhammad Ali fought Joe Frazier in what was arguably the biggest title defense in boxing history. Because it was taking place in Manila, in the Philippines, Ali dubbed it, “The Thrilla in Manila”. It was a huge media...