Tag: Luke 1:37

Beloved

When Jesus was being baptized by John a voice from Heaven could be heard saying, This is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased (Matthew 5:17 KJV). God the Father did not simply say, “This is My Son.” but beloved Son. The… Continue Reading “Beloved”

Living the Impossible

As we have just celebrated Christmas, let us look again at the prophecy of Jesus’ birth. In Isaiah 7:14 we read that a virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel (NIV). Mary is the teenager who was… Continue Reading “Living the Impossible”

What Will the New Year Bring?

This week we have no doubt sent wishes for a Happy New Year to those near and far. We have received such good wishes ourselves. Every new year holds elements of surprise and wonder and hope as we endeavor to imagine what the year… Continue Reading “What Will the New Year Bring?”

Are You Also Going to Leave?

There are many who have taken comfort from God’s promise in Hebrews 13:5, I will never leave you.” We love knowing that His Words are true all the time. Therefore, it is wonderful to read the above promise, but what about our own promise… Continue Reading “Are You Also Going to Leave?”

“Even If Not”

Most of you reading this will know the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; three men who were thrown alive into a furnace for refusing to worship a golden statue erected by King Nebuchadnezzar. When they were told the fiery furnace awaited them, they… Continue Reading ““Even If Not””

Asking, Seeking, & Knocking at the Door

There are two similar passages found in Matthew 7 and Luke 11. They both instruct followers of Christ to, “ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you.” These words have brought both encouragement… Continue Reading “Asking, Seeking, & Knocking at the Door”

The Football Champ

He was a high school football player and he was drawing a lot of attention.  He could run fast, throw the ball with accuracy, and tackle with intended result – stop the opposition.  The TV sports reporter asked him how he came to be… Continue Reading “The Football Champ”

More Than A Slingshot

Most people are familiar with the story of David and Goliath. I read it again this week and saw a verse that I never paid much attention to before. Let me set the scene. There is a giant of a man threatening the army… Continue Reading “More Than A Slingshot”

Remember To Forget

I read an article this week by Dr. Rexella Van Impe which both blessed and challenged me. Therefore, I want to share some of those thoughts with you now. She was considering the things about God that we need to remember: His promises, His… Continue Reading “Remember To Forget”

into the unknown

Today I’m thinking about two women who were both told something extraordinary. In the Old Testament, Sarah, Abraham’s wife, was told she would have a child. She found this unbelievable because she was already well past the age of child-bearing. In the New Testament,… Continue Reading “into the unknown”

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