Janice D. Green retired as an elementary librarian to write children's books. She is author and publisher of The Creation and The First Christmas, Bible storybooks for children. Her passion is to write about the Bible in a way that encourages young families to want to read it for themselves.
God sent his angel Gabriel to tell Zachariah, an elderly priest, that his barren wife Elizabeth was going to have a son in her old age. Read the story yourself in Luke 1:5-25. This son would grow up to become John the Baptist. … Continue reading →
Long before the Christ child was born the Jewish people had been looking for their promised Messiah. The Jews hoped the Messiah would deliver them from the oppressive Roman government and restore their nation. The first prophecy of the Messiah’s coming was … Continue reading →
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) Do you find it hard to be thankful at times? I know it is for me. It doesn’t make me proud to admit this, … Continue reading →
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (Proverbs 3:5 NIV) Quite often I start my day doing a Sudoku puzzle when no one else is up. I work these puzzles to keep my mind sharp, … Continue reading →
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” —Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) Are you reluctant to trust God with your life because you fear … Continue reading →
