Daily Reading Luke 2:1-20 Reflection Joy for All Nations By Gene Pierce Luke beautifully tells the story of Jesus’ birth in a crescendo of facts, climaxing with the angels announcing this Child would “bring good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”  As someone who is a blend of German, Irish and English DNA, I am very, very, very happy to be part of “all the people.”  (No doubt you are very happy, too.) This global blessing was fulfilled in humble ways. God also fulfilled His...

DAILY READING Isaiah 35:1-10 REFLECTION   Who Can You Trust? By Gene Pierce After predicting the destruction of Israel and centuries of disappointment, Isaiah here tells Israel that one day God’s punishment will end.  Good news! More good news! When the punishment ended, Isaiah said the people of Israel wouldn’t just revert to their old relationship with God. Instead they would find themselves in an era of marvelous miracles and blessings. Something new was going to break out and change...