And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone…
Immanuel ~ God With Us!
Tag: grace
Why You Have to Keep Looking for Christ in Christmas
By Bonnie Fair This was going to be the year I grabbed Christmas by the horns. I started early. The Douglas-fir with its scent of fresh pine just right was purchased and decorated before the turkey was carved and consumed. Boxes from…
Where the Water Flows
Several weeks ago, we had days full of heavy rain. After the system passed through and the sun came out again, I went on a much-needed walk outside. I was delighted to find that the rain had created creeks and…
The Good News of the Gospel is (also) Grace!
Grace, mercy and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. ~ 2 John 3 Mercy is not receiving what we do deserve, grace is receiving…
Walking With God: God Looks on the Heart
In our small church we have a young couple who have just had their first child, and the whole church joyfully shares their happiness. This past Sunday morning the young father had been asked to preach the sermon. Appropriately, he…