The Joy of God’s Word

The Joy of God’s Word

“There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.” (John 1:6-8) John’s gospel recounts certain...
Advent Joy

Advent Joy

by Dolores Entenmann“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, butagainst the rulers, against the authorities, against thecosmic powers over this present darkness, against thespiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 In a vivid portrayal of...
Advent Joy

Advent Joy

by John Doughty “And Mary said,  ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.     ...
Advent Love

Advent Love

Elaine Koop “Though the fig tree should not blossom,    nor fruit be on the vines,the produce of the olive fail    and the fields yield no food,the flock be cut off from the fold    and there be no herd in...
Advent Love

Advent Love

“Long ago, at different times and in various ways, God’s voice came to our ancestors through the Hebrew prophets. But in these last days, it has come to us through His Son, the One who has been given dominion over all things and through whom all worlds...