”Then she shall continue for thirty-three days in the blood of her purifying. She shall not touch anything holy, nor come into the sanctuary, until the days of her purifying are completed. “And when the days of her purifying are completed, whether for a son or for a daughter, she shall bring to the priest … Continue reading MOVING ON
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THROUGH HIM ALL THINGS WERE CREATED
”In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.“John 1:1-4 NKJV As author, … Continue reading THROUGH HIM ALL THINGS WERE CREATED
The shepherds and their personal sign
”And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”“Luke 2:12 NKJV The sparkle of Christmas just doesn’t go away does it? I looked at my baby grandson’s head and saw the glitter of the bows. I followed my glitter trail from my Christmas … Continue reading The shepherds and their personal sign
Joseph into the unknown
It’s the New Year, a time for new beginnings, a time for reflection over the past and a preponderance over the future. What may come my way in 2024? Is their fear in your heart over the future or excitement for what is to come? On the Hebrew calendar it is the year 5784. It … Continue reading Joseph into the unknown
HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED…
”And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.“Luke 2:21 NKJV Every child needs a name. A name one a birth certificate gives validation a child has been born into this world. Today was … Continue reading HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED…
MARY – HIGHLY FAVORED ONE
”And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you … Continue reading MARY – HIGHLY FAVORED ONE
ELIZABETH – A QUIET SOUL
”In the days of Herod [the Great], king of Judea, there was a certain priest whose name was Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron [the first high priest of Israel], and her name was Elizabeth. They both were righteous (approved) in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in … Continue reading ELIZABETH – A QUIET SOUL
CHRIST’S CANDLE
It was the last candle lit for Christmas 2023. Its flame rose higher and higher. The flickering became brighter and brighter. I thought of all the prayers I had prayed throughout the Christmas season. I would end each prayer asking, “In Jesus name I pray.” Jesus, Yeshua, Jesus Christ, Christ the anointed One, Immanuel - … Continue reading CHRIST’S CANDLE
ZECHARIAH – CHOSEN BY LOT
”In the days of Herod, king I of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they … Continue reading ZECHARIAH – CHOSEN BY LOT
We sing Joy
I don’t know why but I get a tingly feeling inside of me every time I walk by my advent wreath and see the constant glow of my electric candles. Their glimmer makes me pause, makes me be still and know He is God. These advent and Hanukkah observances are echoes of Jesus for me. … Continue reading We sing Joy