O Lord, as this year makes way for another, I thank you for examining my heart and knowing everything about me.You have known when I sit down or stand up this past year.In this new year, I trust you to watch over me.You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.May my thoughts be pleasing and… More A New Year’s Prayer from Psalm 139
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).(Matthew 1:22-23 NIV) Merry Christmas!!!! As we celebrate Immanuel, God with us, we give thanks that we serve a God who has revealed himself through… More Christmas Blessings
Imagine that you have a friend, who is engaged to be married, and with their fiancé they have completed the preparations for the wedding ceremony and celebration. Invitations have been sent out and bookings made. And then at that last moment, the relationship breaks up because of infidelity. What could you say to your friend?… More God’s Love for Joseph — A Reflection on Matthew 1:18-24
For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.~Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT) This is a tale of two very different cross-cultural assignment experiences of a young woman we’ll… More From Disaster to Delight – Graham and Ellie’s December News
If you or your loved ones like reading science fiction, theology, or nonfiction, then you are sure to find something worthwhile in his list. Click on the titles of the works to link to each book on Amazon for further information. Graham’s Top 15 Reads of 2019 Fiction: This year, I’ve read a number of dystopic… More Graham’s Top 15 Reads of 2019
God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others… Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God. (2 Corinthians… More Our 2019 Ministry Financial Review
We love to read, and books have been a Christmas gift tradition in our family. If you are looking for some ideas about what to read next, or what book a friend or family member might enjoy, then we hope you will find Ellie’s top reads from this year helpful. Here are 13 books she… More Ellie’s 13 Top Reads in 2019
Today marks the second week of Advent, and our Bible reading turns our attention to the days before Jesus began his public ministry. This month there has been roadworks on the campus we live in. The roads around the site are gravelled and inclined to potholes. For 3 weeks there was grading, rolling, lots of… More Prepare the Way for the Lord — An Advent Reflection on Matthew 3:1-12