Mary Had a Little Lamb! “This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger” (Luke 2:12) The shepherds who were in the fields watching their flocks that night were terrified when the angel of the Lord suddenly appeared. Then… Read More
Refreshing at the Well
Each of us at one time or another has made the comment, “That was really refreshing.” What refreshes you? A drink of cold water on a hot day? A good night’s rest? An encouraging word from a friend? Refreshment means different things to different people. In the Scriptures, the word refresh is sometimes translated rest. In Matthew 11:28,… Read More
And He shall be called . . .
Some of the first questions asked of new parents are, “What is his name.” “What are you going to call him?” For the virgin-born baby lying in a manger, that question had been answered centuries earlier. The Prophet Isaiah proclaimed Israel’s promised Messiah. Therefore the Lord Himself will give you… Read More
No Christmas!
All around the world, no one was celebrating Christmas that morning. There were no colorful Christmas decorations. No Christmas music sung by magnificant choirs filled the air. No beautifully-wrapped presents had been lovingly placed under the tree. Children did not awaken early in anticipation of an event-filled day. The aroma… Read More