The Christmas Truce ∙∙∙

The Christmas Truce ∙∙∙ Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” – Luke 2:14 Luke 2:10-11 10 “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.”11 “The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord – hasContinue reading “The Christmas Truce ∙∙∙”

The healing power of life ∙

The healing power of life ∙ Jesus realized at once that healing power had gone out from him, so he turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my robe?” – Mark 5:30 Mark 5:25-34 25 A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding.26 She had suffered a greatContinue reading “The healing power of life ∙”

The greatest among you ∙∙

The greatest among you ∙∙ “If anyone wants to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.” – Mark 9:35 Mark 10:37-45 37 James and John replied, “When you sit on your glorious throne, we want to sit in places of honor next to you, one on your right and theContinue reading “The greatest among you ∙∙”

The heavens speak without a word ∙

The heavens speak without a word ∙ The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. – Psalm 19:1 Psalms 19:1-4 1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.2 Day after day, they continue to speak; night after night, they make him known.3 TheyContinue reading “The heavens speak without a word ∙”

Invisible forces ∙∙

Invisible forces ∙∙ By faith, we understand that the worlds were set in order at God’s command, so that the visible has its origin in the invisible. – Hebrews 11:3 Colossians 1:15-16 15 Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation,16 forContinue reading “Invisible forces ∙∙”