Making a Deposit

Every two weeks or at least once a month, most of us make a deposit in the bank. We trust that institution to use our money to help our communities, to grow our investments and to make a difference. Psalm 31:5 repeats the words of Jesus on the cross, “Into Thy hand I...

Afraid but Available – Luke 1:26-38

It’s part of the Christmas story. The angel Gabriel appears to Mary. This teenage girl from Nazareth is “greatly troubled.” The angel says, “Do not be afraid.” He then tells her she’s going to bear God’s Son even though she’s a virgin. This pregnancy will happen by...