The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master." (Luke 2:10-11 MSG) We've come to expect Christmas to be a joyful time of the year and itContinue reading "Joy to the World"
Wonderful Counsellor
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor. (Isaiah 9:6 NIV) Not long ago, my best friend and I were discussing our career choices. We both agreed that if we could go back to school,Continue reading "Wonderful Counsellor"
The Perfect Christmas
By Marlene Tavares Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15 NIV) As families excitedly prepare for the holidays and malls are buzzing with busy shoppers trying to find the perfect gifts for loved ones, it can become easy to forget what the real focus of Christmas should be - celebrating theContinue reading "The Perfect Christmas"
A Person of Few Words
It makes a lot of sense to be a person of few words. (Proverbs 17:27 CEV) I remember completing an application form that was limited to a specific word count. I had to write about an important experience, using as few words as possible. It was hard to be succinct and still share my experience,Continue reading "A Person of Few Words"
Foolish Desires
Take away my foolish desires, and let me find life by walking with you. (Psalm 119:37 CEV) We all have desires that throw us off track. Vain desires, such as riches, honours, beauty and fame. The psalmist realized this. He asked God to take away what he called “foolish desires,” and to preserve his lifeContinue reading "Foolish Desires"
When a Saint Dies
The Lord cares deeply when his loved ones die. (Psalm 116:15 NLT) My thoughts turned to this verse when the news unfolded that terrorists had attacked a church and killed a number of Christians there one Sunday. God’s Word was of great comfort as I remembered it saying that the blood of His faithful followersContinue reading "When a Saint Dies"
Praying for Those Who Hurt Us
After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before. (Job 42:10 NIV) I wonder what Job’s reaction was when God told him to pray for his friends, who we know were no friends at all. All the Bible tells us isContinue reading "Praying for Those Who Hurt Us"
The Power of Our Choices
Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat became king of Judah in Joram’s fifth year as king of Israel, while Jehoshaphat was still king of Judah. Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he ruled eight years from Jerusalem. Jehoram disobeyed the Lord by doing wrong. He married Ahab’s daughter and was as sinful asContinue reading "The Power of Our Choices"
Give Thanks
by Marlene Tavares Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. (Psalm 106:1 NIV) Autumn and Thanksgiving are now both upon us once again and I just love this time of year. There is something comforting about the Fall season and about Thanksgiving in particular. I loveContinue reading "Give Thanks"
Discerning the Truth
But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no longer a prophet of the Lord here whom we can inquire of?” The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, “There is still one prophet through whom we can inquire of the Lord, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, but always bad. He is MicaiahContinue reading "Discerning the Truth"
Rising with the Son 