Jesus Christ Is Born!
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be calledWonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 ESV “Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice!” Psalm 96:11 NLT Merry Christmas, my friends! On this day of great joy,...
“I Have Called You by Name”
“But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob,And He who formed you, O Israel:‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you;I have called you by your name;You are Mine.'” Isaiah 43:1 NKJV The verse above has become one of my favorites. The words were originally spoken to the nation of Israel through the...
Chosen for Trouble
“You did not choose me; I chose you.And I gave you this work: to go and produce fruit, fruit that will last.” John 15:16 NCV “Unhappiness on earth cultivates a hunger for heaven. By gracing us with a deep dissatisfaction, God holds our attention. The only tragedy, then, is...