Mary, Joseph, Simeon and Anna remind us that it is in our faithful walks with the Lord throughout the everyday tasks of life that God brings blessing and uses us for his glory.

At the birth of Jesus we see the glorious collision of the human and the divine, bringing us the greatest news possible: that we can have peace with God.

At the birth of Jesus we see the glorious collision of the human and the divine, bringing us the greatest news possible: that we can have peace with God.

What is God's heart towards abortion - the destruction of his unborn image bearers? We need to know God's heart so that we as his image bearers can model his heart well to the world around us, and Exodus 34 tells us that we should show forth God as the life-giver, as merciful, gracious and forgiving, and as just and righteous.

What is God's heart towards abortion - the destruction of his unborn image bearers? We need to know God's heart so that we as his image bearers can model his heart well to the world around us, and Exodus 34 tells us that we should show forth God as the life-giver, as merciful, gracious and forgiving, and as just and righteous.

Zechariah exalts God for send the Messiah to visit and redeem us, raising up a horn of salvation so that we might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness all our days.

Zechariah exalts God for send the Messiah to visit and redeem us, raising up a horn of salvation so that we might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness all our days.

At the birth and naming of Elizabeth and Zechariah's baby, it becomes very clear that this is no ordinary child - rather he is a gift of God's mercy who will prepare the way for the Messiah who will forgive sins.

At the birth and naming of Elizabeth and Zechariah's baby, it becomes very clear that this is no ordinary child - rather he is a gift of God's mercy who will prepare the way for the Messiah who will forgive sins.

As we look towards a new year, let us resolve to abide in Jesus - to abide in his word, in prayer, and in love for others, so that we might know him better and draw all our strength and life from him.