In Christ is life

In Christ is life

​1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5 The light […]

Christ knows sufferings and can help us

Christ knows sufferings and can help us

​14 Since, therefore, the children share flesh and blood, he himself likewise shared the same things, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. 16 For it is clear that he did […]

God is with us

God is with us

​"Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,     and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God is with us."  Photo by Linda Shelly. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.

The ransomed of the Lord shall return

The ransomed of the Lord shall return

1 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad,    the desert shall rejoice and blossom;like the crocus 2 it shall blossom abundantly,    and rejoice with joy and singing.The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,    the majesty of Carmel and Sharon.They shall see the glory of the Lord,    the majesty of our God. 3 Strengthen the weak hands,    and make firm the […]

Glorify God together

Glorify God together

​ 5 May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, 6 so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Colorful quilt photo by Brano Hudak from FreeImages. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.

Keep awake

Keep awake

​Keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day[i] your Lord is coming. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.

Be still

Be still

​"Be still, and know that I am God;    I will be exalted among the nations,    I will be exalted in the earth." Photo by Linda Shelly. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.

Healing

Healing

​But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. Photo courtesy of the 2019 Colorado Springs Service Adventure unit. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.

The Lord is

The Lord is

17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways    and faithful in all he does.18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,    to all who call on him in truth.19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;    he hears their cry and saves them.20 The Lord watches over all who love him,    but all the wicked he will destroy. 21 My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord.    Let every creature praise […]

Seek God for understanding

Seek God for understanding

​Your statutes are always righteous;    give me understanding that I may live. Photo by Reuben Mgodeli. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.

God gives strength

God gives strength

​16 At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them! 17 But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it.  Photo by Linda Shelly. Graphic design by Cynthia […]

God’s words are sweeter than honey

God's words are sweeter than honey

​How sweet are your words to my taste,    sweeter than honey to my mouth! Photo by Ryan Miller. Graphic design by Cynthia Friesen Coyle.