“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 peace will never … Read More
A Note from Your Father to You this Christmas
“The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love.” Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV) “God loves each of us as if there were only … Read More
Mary, the Mother of Jesus
“But Mary kept all these things like a secret treasure in her heart. She thought about them over and over.” Luke 2:19 (NIrV) “So God throws open the door of this world—and enters as a baby. As the most vulnerable imaginable. Because … Read More
Found in the Father’s Favor
“And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying and cast in her … Read More
Mom to Mom with Tara Davis
“They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 Hello, My Friend! Don’t … Read More
Love Thy Neighbor…with Parties & Tasty Treats
“Always be eager to practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13b (NLT) “Hospitality means primarily the creation of free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people, but to offer them space where … Read More
What I learned from A Charlie Brown Christmas
“I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” John 12:46 “The peace of God is not the absence of fear. It, in fact, is His presence.” Timothy Keller … Read More
May His Peace Rule
“And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them…And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you … Read More
Mom to Mom with Rae-Ellen
“When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child.” Luke 2:17 Hi Mama, I hope you’ve had a blessed Thanksgiving filled with much gratitude. We have four weeks of encouraging studies ahead … Read More
The Joy of Giving at Christmas
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 “For it is in giving that we receive.” Francis of Assisi Call … Read More
Fall in Love with Jesus this Christmas
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” 2 Corinthians 9:15 “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become the sons of God.” C.S. Lewis Christmas is here! The celebration of Jesus’ birth is upon … Read More