Tuesday, January 6, 2026
In today’s reading, the plot thickens as we encounter Mary, Joseph, and Jesus fleeing from their home to stay safe. They flee to Egypt. Egypt is a theme throughout all of Scripture. It shows up as a place of refuge for Jacob’s family (thanks to Joseph) and a place of oppression. Here we read about… Read more
Monday, January 5, 2026
Have you ever had an “epiphany”? Maybe you were thinking about a problem, or maybe you saw something that just wasn’t right, and then, bang, inspiration hit! Epiphany is not a word we use a lot in our language, but it is one that has been very important in the life of the church. Yesterday… Read more
Friday, January 2, 2026
There are very few people in the Bible whose stories aren’t a little bit tainted by their own actions. We appreciate those people because it allows us to see ourselves and know that God works through imperfect people. In the genealogy from yesterday’s reading, we saw several examples of this. But today is different. Today,… Read more
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Happy New Year! One turn of the calendar page and it is a whole new year! While every day is an opportunity for a fresh start or a new beginning, there is something about this particular day that reminds us that time is a gift not to be wasted. It is continually moving forward, and… Read more