Posts from December 2025

Dear SCC & Friends, In the fullness of time… ~Galatians 4:4 Reflection #303                  The Lord uses seemingly ordinary people in extraordinary ways. Jesus arrived “in the fullness of time” which is a beautiful word picture of prophetic fulfillment and joy… Part of that beautiful picture was to be fleshed out through two willing servants, Joseph and Mary. Obeying God does not mean that “the wind will always be at our back.” Joseph’s faith required great courage, compassion and sacrifice. Mary’s faith endured…

Dear SCC & Friends, Immanuel ~Isaiah 7:14 Reflection #302                  Seven hundred years before the birth of Christ, the prophet Isaiah penned these words… For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. ~Isa. 9:6 Jesus told us that in this world we would have tribulation, but to take courage because He has overcome the world,…

Dear SCC & Friends, On the first day… ~Acts 20:7 Reflection #301                  The safest place for ships is in the harbor, but that’s not why ships are built. ~John Shedd ~ When sea-going vessels return to port, that is the time when repairs are made, sails are mended, engines are refurbished and crews are refreshed. The amenities and provision of the harbor prepares for the next embarkation. It is analogous to Sunday morning church. It’s a time of renewal, edification and gathering to…

Dear SCC & Friends, Where are you? ~Genesis 3:9 Reflection #300                  We can’t go back and change the beginning, but we can start where we are and change the ending. They heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. Then the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, “Where…