Christ, the Holy One, spoke, and the unclean spirit fled. Though we live in the midst of uncleanness and ourselves are unclean by sin, Jesus casts out the unclean spirit…
St. Paul told young pastor Timothy, "Fight the good fight of the faith" (1 Timothy 6:12). In the fight against our own sinful nature, our God equips us with His…
By inviting Nathanael to "Come and see," Philip serves as an earthly bridge to Jesus, but Jesus Himself, crucified and risen, is the bridge that joins heaven and earth in…
Jesus is in the water! By getting in, He puts Himself and all His gifts into the water, too. That makes all the difference in the world. So in Holy…
Solomon received wisdom as a gift from God, but Jesus, even at twelve years of age, is the wisdom of God in human form. Though by nature we lack wisdom,…
Was that it? The post-Christmas letdown can leave us hanging. Jesus came to the temple at forty days old to be the consolation and redemption of His people, of Simeon…
"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth"
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord"
The Angel Gabriel came to Mary saying, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you” (v 28). What could this mean? That she has God's favor through the Son…
Rejoice always? Pray continually? The Holy Spirit asks too much of us! Or maybe not, because "He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it." And the good…
