Verse of the Day: Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The Messiah, born of a virgin, is the ultimate gift from God—His only … Continue reading Name Above All Names
The Syrophoenician Woman: Approaching Jesus with Faith and Persistence
Bible Verse: Mark 7:26 The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. The story of the Syrophoenician woman is found in Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-28. She was a Gentile, from the region of Phoenicia, and came to Jesus because her daughter was … Continue reading The Syrophoenician Woman: Approaching Jesus with Faith and Persistence
Joy to the World, the Lord has Come!
Verse of the Day: Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Over 2,000 years ago, an angel … Continue reading Joy to the World, the Lord has Come!
Emmanuel
Verse of the Day: Matthew 1:23 The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel which means “God with us”. The prophecy of Isaiah, inspired by God, foretold the miraculous birth of Jesus by a virgin, declaring that He would be called Emmanuel, meaning "God with us." The … Continue reading Emmanuel
Peace
Verse of the Day: 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. As Christmas draws near and we approach the end of a challenging year, let us pray for peace, peace in our own hearts and … Continue reading Peace
Spiritual Gifts
Verse of the Day: 1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. God has blessed each of us with unique talents, abilities, and spiritual gifts, and He calls us to use them to serve others. Whether it’s … Continue reading Spiritual Gifts
The Indescribable Gift
Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Christmas is just two weeks away, and while many of us have finished or are close to finishing our gift shopping, others may still have a long way to go! Regardless of where we are in the process, our goal … Continue reading The Indescribable Gift
The Gift of Eternal Life
Verse of the Day: Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. The cost of sin is spiritual death and separation from God. Yet, out of His immense love for us, God sent His only Son to pay the price and … Continue reading The Gift of Eternal Life
Jesus is the Greatest Gift
Verse of the Day: John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. We are all sinners and the consequence of sin is death. Yet, God’s love for us is so great that He gave the … Continue reading Jesus is the Greatest Gift
The Widow with the Two Coins: Sacrificial Giving and Faith
Bible Verse: Mark 12:42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. The story of the widow with the two coins, found in both Mark 12:41-44 and Luke 21:1-4 captures a powerful lesson on sacrifice and faith. While Jesus was in the temple watching people … Continue reading The Widow with the Two Coins: Sacrificial Giving and Faith
CONSECRATED TO GOD 