Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. Luke 2:14 (NIV) Peace is a word highly connected with Christmas. It’s one of the four themes of Advent. It’s the cry of the angels in Luke. Jesus himself is called the Prince of Peace. But what is … Continue reading Peace, by Kristi Ann Hunter
“Now everyone who competes exercises self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, be we an imperishable crown.” 1 Corinthians 9:25, CSB I recently had to have one of my back molars crowned. For those who have never endured this lovely dental procedure, the basic idea is that they take a mold of … Continue reading Crown, by Kristi Ann Hunter
“Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.” Hebrews 11:1, CSB I’m cheating on my word this week. Partly because I somehow have this verse memorized using the word unseen even though all the versions I checked say not seen but also because unseen is one word … Continue reading Unseen, by Kristi Ann Hunter
“Oh come, let us sing to the LORD;let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!”Psalm 95:1, ESV If your church experience has been anything like mine, you’ve heard the term “joyful noise” quite a bit in your life. Sometimes it’s used to encourage that person who doesn’t join in on Sunday … Continue reading Noise, by Kristi Ann Hunter
“Therefore I have reason to boast in Christ Jesus regarding what pertains to God.” Romans 15:17, CSB The word therefore is an adverb meaning consequently or as a result of. It’s frequently used to link two or more ideas together, indicating a conclusion or a consequence that can be logically expected to follow. It’s also used a … Continue reading Therefore, by Kristi Ann Hunter