Author Archives: Dana

truth

Regarding Jesus, seventh grade boys have three important questions: Is what you’re telling us about Jesus true? Can a person really have a day-to-day relationship with Jesus – even though He left this earth almost 2000 years ago? If I … Continue reading

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choice

Susan put together a good-sized box of food and I gathered some clothes to take to Jim Christmas morning. I learned later that the Lord put it on the heart of another couple to take him a few Christmas presents … Continue reading

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overcomer

“Since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity so that by His death He might break the power of him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil – and free those … Continue reading

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response

Just as King Ahaz did not deserve the wondrous birth announcement regarding the Son of God, so the world did not deserve the Gift of Immanuel, the Lamb of God who takes away our sins. Just as Mary was overwhelmed … Continue reading

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Immanuel

“’Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or the highest heights.’ But Ahaz said, ‘I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test.’” (Isaiah 7:11-12) On the surface, it looks … Continue reading

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