"And he [John] went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a Baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, 'The voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the Lord, make...
It is now 2022 — a new year.Frequently, people make New Year's resolutions — although more are probably broken than kept!Resolutions require a decision to do — or not to do — something, and then action to make that resolution happen.Perhaps, you have made one or more...
"I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord." (Luke 2:10b-11 NRSV)I was passing the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, a while back, and I saw a...
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe." (Proverbs 18:10 ESV) "Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." (Nehemiah 8:10 ESV)Have you ever felt like you were going under for the third time? Ever feel like you...
"There appeared to him an angel of the Lord .... And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said to him, 'Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall...
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging." (Ps. 46:1-3...
"Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you." (1 Samuel 12:24 ESV) "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as...