by pastorcbc | Jan 2, 2018 | Christmas, Pastor's Blog
Things looked bad for Israel, and even worse for Assyria. Yes, the Assyrians would invade (Isaiah 10:5-6; 36:1-2), but after they destroyed Israel, the army would meet their doom. The British poet, Lord Byron (George Gordon) described the story recorded in Isaiah... by pastorcbc | Dec 23, 2017 | Christmas, Pastor's Blog, Poetry
... by Pastor | Dec 20, 2016 | Christmas, Pastor's Blog, Taking Hold of God
Consider these words carefully: “We wish you a Merry Christmas!” “Happy Holidays!” “Happy New Year!” Each of these expressions portrays happiness and hope. But is this happy hope real? Maybe you have wondered if you should just say, “Seasons Greetings,” and that way... by Pastor | Dec 25, 2015 | Christmas, Pastor's Blog
The Shepherds’ Joy in Bethlehem Who has believed our true report? The Lord alone can tell But Doctor Luke wrote down our words About “Immanuel.” Out in the dark, we watched our sheep (for wolves are sure to lurk when ewes are giving birth alone) So... by Pastor | Nov 10, 2014 | Christmas, How to be saved / Eternal Life, Pastor's Blog
In Isaiah, chapter 12, we find a short expression of the coming joy of Israel. This passage is especially remarkable when you consider the serious problems discussed in Isaiah chapters 1-11. But there in the darkness of sinful problems, we find the Light of Messianic... 