Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. He will be called Immanuel, which means God with us. It wasn't just a name, it was a truth. A child is coming and He will… Continue reading Advent, the first Thursday
Author: wally metts
Wally Metts is the daysman. He is a professor of English and communication at Spring Arbor University and co-pastors Falling Waters Bible Church. The father of four adult children, he and his wife Katie raise barn cats on 20 acres in Horton, Michigan. His grandchildren call him Santa.
Advent, the first Wednesday
Isaiah 9:6-7 "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders." A child is born to us. That is the simple and delightful truth of the Christmas story. But this is no ordinary child. This child carries the weight of government on His… Continue reading Advent, the first Wednesday
Advent, the first Tuesday
Isaiah 11:1-16 "A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit." Jesse was the father of David, the much loved and celebrated king of Israel. But the prophet Isaiah says there is more to Jesse's lineage than than that. Not only a king but the king… Continue reading Advent, the first Tuesday
Advent, the first Monday
Beach walk
"I don't like to walk," she said again. I don't either, I thought, and nodded understandingly. But then she said it again, several times. And we nodded and affirmed her until it became clear it didn't matter what we did or said.
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