For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.                                           …

 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.  Luke 2:10-11 Today we light the third candle on the Advent wreath, the candle of joy.  Today’s verse is from the story of Jesus birth.  It is the birth announcement brought to the Shepherds in the fields.  The angels talk about the great joy that this announcement will bring to ALL the people.  This is news that had been anticipated for a very long time. Joy means happy, delight, or rejoice, what…

 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.  This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”  Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,  “Glory to God in the highest heaven,  and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:11-14 Today we celebrate the second week of Advent and will be lighting the candle of peace. Last week we talked about how we find hope in Jesus as the Prince of Peace, the giver of peace. This week we are going to look…

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawned…  For to us, a child is born, to us, a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  Of the greatness of his government and peace, there will be no end.  He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.  The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.  Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 It is said that Christmas…