Scripture: Matthew 1:24-25 When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus. Thought for the Day: Joseph was about ready to jettison Mary because she had become pregnant, and Joseph was pretty certain he was not the father.
From Jan Nash Scripture: Matthew 2:10-11 “When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary his mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Thought for the Day: I’ve been on a quest lately. What I’m seeking can’t be
From Tami Nelson Scripture: 2 John 1:12 I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. Thought for the Day: It’s 2015 – the day and age where we communicate solely by text, email, skype, and many social media platforms. Though
Scripture: Ephesians 5:19 …as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts… Thought for the Day: The lead singer of the group U2 is Bono, and I love his thinking around the power of music. He says, “Music can change the world because it can change people.” The last two weekends, we heard some fabulous music
From Rev. Sheila Gillette Scripture: Philippians 4:8 Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about it. Thought for the Day: Yes, life is stressful and even sometimes depressing, but your attitude is your choice. Joy is
From Dr. Joel Plaag Scripture: James 1:2-4 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.… Thought for the Day: How often have I been stuck in a problem and been angry or frustrated? Or better yet, how often, when in
From Rev. Paula Gembala Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the Angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greeting, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled
Scripture: Luke 1:51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. Thought for the Day: “I like the Christmas Jesus best.” Those were the words of Will Ferrell’s (Ricky Bobby) character in the comedy Talladega Nights. “Jesus did grow up,” his wife reminds him. “You don’t always have to call him baby.” But Will Ferrell responds, “I like
Scripture: Micah 3:5 Thus says the Lord concerning the prophets who lead my people astray, who cry “Peace” when they have something to eat, but declare war against those who put nothing into their mouths. Thought for the Day: In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, I am struck by the words: And in despair I bow’d my head: “There is no peace
Scripture: Luke 1:72-75 Thus he has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors, and has remembered his holy covenant, the oath that he swore to our ancestor Abraham, to grant us that we, being rescued from the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all our days. Thought for the Day: I like the idea of ‘showing’ mercy. In our