December 31, 2024

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10 Lord Jesus, as I reflect upon the close of this year anxiously anticipating what the new year will bring, I…

December 30, 2024

The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made. Psalm 145:9 Lord Jesus, as I approach the threshold of a new year, the tendency for all of us…

December 27, 2024

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from…

December 26, 2024

And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Luke 2:21 Lord Jesus, not much is…

December 25, 2024

But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. Luke 2:19 Father, as I sit here in utter silence, the silence that it seems only Christmas brings, my soul is in awe…

December 24, 2024

When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Matthew 2:10-11 Lord Jesus,…

December 23, 2024

And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:52 Lord Jesus, this Christmas season has been filled with the typical happenings of this time of year – gatherings of friends…

December 19, 2024

So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being…

December 18, 2024

“Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for…

December 17, 2024

Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved…