“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you” (Isaiah 60:1-2).
“Thus says Cyrus King of Persia, ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, and has charged me to build him a house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Whoever is among you of all his people, may the LORD his God be with him. Let him go up.’” (2 Chronicles 36:23).
“O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water” (Psalm 63:1).
This is the week when people make, and typically break, New Year’s resolutions. Research indicates that the most common resolution is losing weight. I could easily claim that.
It’s the weekend after Christmas, and it’s time to move on.
Pastor’s Pen “For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy” (Luke 1:44). Before the… Login to continue reading Login…
TGIF “Keep Christ in Christmas” is a phrase often heard this time of year, but how is that done? Does it mean we shouldn’t use… Login to continue reading Login…
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons” (Galatians 4:4-5).
The coexistence of the central figure in the Bible’s account of Christmas and the secular world’s embrace of Santa Claus often appears at odds, separated by a chasm.
They are a lovable couple--Dr. Chris Liebrum and his wife, Cindy--known for quickly-triggered smiles, positive attitudes, deep faith and commitment to close-knit families