Bible Passage: “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.’” (Luke 2:10) Scripture Reading: Luke …
The Time Has Come
Bible Passage: “While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed …
Where Dreams May Lead
Bible Passage: “When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.” (Matthew 1:24) Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 During …
Being a Righteous Man…
Bible Passage: “Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.” (Matthew 1:19) …
Hits and Misses
Bible Verse: “In everything he followed the ways of his father Asa and did not stray from them; he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord. The high places, however, …
Showdown on Mount Carmel
Bible Verse: “At the time of sacrifice, the prophet Elijah stepped forward and prayed: ‘Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, let it be known today that you are God in Israel …
The Sometimes-Confusing Will of God
Bible Verse: “Then he said to Jeroboam, ‘Take ten pieces for yourself, for this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: “See, I am going to tear the kingdom out …
Poor Ends After Strong Starts
Bible Verse: “As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God, as the heart of David his father had …
In God’s Presence
Bible Verse: “The Lord said to him: ‘I have heard the prayer and plea you have made before me; I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting my …
Great Intentions
Bible Verse: “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” (1 Kings …