John 1:5 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it.   John focuses a lot on Jesus, who He is in John 1. In fact, he is really showing that you and I cannot live without Him.  That not only is He God, but He is the God… more »

1 Corinthians 5:17 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here!   "Old Things!"  Our past can have two effects on our lives, can't it?    It can either be a launching point that pushes us into… more »

  Job 34:31-32 “Suppose someone says to God,     ‘I am guilty but will offend no more. 32 Teach me what I cannot see;     if I have done wrong, I will not do so again.’   Blind spots, we all have them, you know, areas that need to be changed, but we are… more »

Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."   Jesus (Yeshua), meaning "Yahweh saves" or "Salvation."  His name is His mission, He is the Christ, the (Mashiach)… more »

  Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace     "Who He Is!"  He is the… more »

  Matthew 2:7-11   7 Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. 8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may… more »

  9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.  ~Luke 2:9-10     The… more »

Luke 1:38 38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.     I think when we read of the virgin birth, we are caught up in the overall picture, but we lose sight of the fact that Mary is a… more »

John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.  We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.     I was reminded of this wondrous truth: Imagine that Christmas, all of… more »

  The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. ~Isaiah 9:2     Light has so many good properties. At night, it dispels darkness, provides security on a dark paths, and it… more »