1 John 2:8
For the darkness is passing away, and the real light is already shining.


The True Story of Christmas Luke 2:1-4 NIV In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town…
The True Story of Christmas Luke 2:19 NIV But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
Deuteronomy 1:31 GNT And in the desert. You saw how he brought you safely all the way to this place, just as a father would carry his son. Often as a child, I would walk in the pasture with my dad and check the cows. During a storm, a hickory tree had toppled, but about…
Luke 1:37 ESV For nothing will be impossible with God. The Redwoods in California have stories to tell. Some of the trees alive today were growing when Jesus walked the earth. Despite an impressive 2000+ age, these live trees are not even the oldest living trees on earth. Still, Redwoods do rack up some pretty…
Isaiah 43:2 GNT When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. A WWII veteran I once knew, told a story about training for an amphibious landing that would eventually be used during D-Day. Even though he was training, he was extremely nervous, because of his secret….
Psalm 30:5 GNT Tears may flow in the night, but joy comes in the morning. Trials may seem dark and overwhelming, but God promises sunrise WILL follow the darkest hours. Place your hope and set your eyes firmly on the Lord. Joy WILL come!