After Jesus’ birth—which happened in Bethlehem of Judea, during the reign of Herod—astrologers from the East arrived in Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the newborn ruler of the Jews? We observed his st...  Read More

After Jesus’ birth—which happened in Bethlehem of Judea, during the reign of Herod—astrologers from the East arrived in Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the newborn ruler of the Jews? We observed his st...  Read More

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up the other; but woe to one who is alone and falls and does not have another to help. Again, i...  Read More

"For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again; but the wicked are overthrown by calamity"Proverbs 24:16 Perfectionism is one of the greatest enemies of progress. It whispers that if we c...  Read More

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our GodPsalm 20:7 Recognizing the Space for ChoiceOur culture often confuses strength with dominance, volume, or th...  Read More

Now the word of the Lord came to me saying,‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,and before you were born I consecrated you;I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! ...  Read More

Now the word of the Lord came to me saying,‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,and before you were born I consecrated you;I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! ...  Read More

"Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. For waters shall break fo...  Read More

"Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, 'Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, they  will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he ...  Read More

While John was in prison, he heard about the works the Messiah was performing, and sent a message by way of his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you ‘The One who is to come’ or do we look for another?” In...  Read More

May the God of hope fill you with such peace and joy in your faith, that you may be filled with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Today we continue sitting with MaryAnn McKibben Dana’...  Read More

May the God of hope fill you with such peace and joy in your faith, that you may be filled with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Today we begin sitting with MaryAnn McKibben Dana’s l...  Read More