“BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND GIVE BIRTH TO A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL”—which, when translated, means, “GOD WITH US.” Matt 1:23 Amplified Version Immanuel, God with us. We don’t normally use all caps when we format The Word on Wednesday, but the Amplified translation uses it here and I … Continue reading Immanuel, by Debb Hackett
The people who walk in darkness have seen great light, and light has risen upon those dwelling in the land of the shadows of death Isaiah 9:2 (Aramaic Bible in Plain English) BECKONING DARKNESS If you read this devotional regularly, you might recall this has been a tough year for my family. We lost a mum, cheerleading … Continue reading Light, by Debb Hackett
“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.” Philippians 4:11 Watching my grandsons learn to content themselves in independent play is a source of contentment for me. Some do better with this than others, perhaps based on personality traits that will later be … Continue reading Learned, by Lori Altebaumer
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
10 Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. 11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. 12 It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. 13 But their evil intentions will be exposed when the light shines on them, 14 for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is … Continue reading Awake By Catherine Hutton