DAILY READING James 5:7-11 REFLECTION   We Are Family By Jennifer Jerrome Last month, my assigned scripture was from the Epistle of Jude and this month it’s James – both brothers of Jesus. Which made me wonder, what was life like for these siblings? Can you imagine growing up with the Messiah? John 7:5 tells us, For even his own brothers did not believe in him . And According to Acts 1:14 their faith transformation didn’t occur until after  the Resurrection. They all joined together...

DAILY READING Jude 17-25 REFLECTION   Fear By Jennifer Jerrome What is your relationship with fear? Fear can keep us from doing crazy things, but too much or too little isn’t good. So, what is healthy fear? And what exactly does v. 23 mean - mercy, mixed with fear ?   This is where today’s scripture took me, to an analysis of fear. I can tell you my relationship with fear leans more towards the unhealthy. As someone who struggles with anxiety, fear tends to overwhelm me. For Jude, fear is...

DAILY READING Luke 1:26-38 REFLECTION   The Birth of Jesus Foretold By Jennifer Jerrome God knows the whole story – beginning, middle and end. Much of the Bible is Him trying to tell people, “Here’s what’s going to happen.” The word foretold  is used sixteen times in the NIV – eleven in the Old Testament because that’s where most of the “foretelling” takes place, the bulk coming from the prophet Isaiah. Isaiah 45:21 Who foretold this long ago, who declared it from the distant past? Was it not...