In a recent wedding ceremony, I was once again reminded of the seriousness and the strength found within those vows the bride and groom speak to each other. We know ...

In Isaiah 41, God is comforting Israel concerning their relationship with Himself. The Lord said, “You are my servant; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; ...

“For all the promises of God are yea and Amen, unto the Glory of God by us.” IICor 1:20 (KJV) Is your mind filled with fear, worry, and anxiety? Day after day do you find yourselves in the midst of ...

In God's Word from Old Testament to New Testament are many encouraging promises. But one of the things I have noticed is that they come with conditions. This means that God is not obligated to keep ...

Advent ends with the Canticle of Zechariah, who praises God for keeping every promise. The Benedictus is itself a precursor to Christmas, and it brings the full weight and solemnity of God’s covenant ...

“Understand, therefore, that the Lord your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and lavishes his unfailing love on those who love him and obey ...

The Book of Haggai records that after 15 years, the work on rebuilding the temple still had not been completed. God raised up the prophet Haggai to stir up the people of God to get busy and to get the ...

"And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to him the ...

Find today’s readings here. “… and it withered for lack of roots.” Walking through my neighborhood, I am constantly reminded of the awesome power of roots. As I have often told my kids: “We are a ...

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