4 For the Lord takes pleasure in his people;    he adorns the humble with salvation. (Psalm 149:4 ESV) We all go through times when we may not feel loved and may even feel very alone even around loving family. Sadly, Christmas time can be one such time of the year where people feel the most alone. It is not … Read more

7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. (Revelations 3:7 ESV) The key of David is believed to be the key to the stronghold of Zion which Joab snuck … Read more

9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. (John 1:9 NIV) From my reading this morning; “O Dayspring” Originally meaning the dawn of a new day, the term [scripturally] refers to the illuminating presence that God’s Word brought to the dark and formless world. As I watch the day, literally spring to … Read more

9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, (2 Timothy 7:14 NIV) Do you feel like you have been called to a holy life? We all have. Do … Read more

14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.[a] (Isaiah 7:14 ESV) Immanuel – God with us. This is the core to our faith. That we have a God that does not sit idly by or up in heaven simply passing judgement upon us. … Read more