Advent Joy

Advent Joy

by Jeanine Davis “In the past, God spoke to our ancestors through theprophets at many times and in various ways, but in theselast days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom heappointed heir of all things, and through whom also hemade the universe. The Son is the...
Advent Joy

Advent Joy

by Rita Liba “Those who sow in tears     shall reap with shouts of joy!  He who goes out weeping,     bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy,     bringing his sheaves with...
Living in Joy.

Living in Joy.

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. Now...
Advent Joy

Advent Joy

by Andy Katan “Those who walk the fields to sow, casting their seed in tears, will one day tread those same long rows, amazed by what’s appeared. Those who weep as they walk and plant with sighs will return singing with joy,”  Psalm 126:5-6 Similar promises are...
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...