Paul wrote in his earliest letter to the Thessalonians, “Rejoice always. Pray continually. Give thanks in every situation because this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Have you ever had the experience of unresolved guilt…of regret…of wishing that you had it to do all over again? 

Today we examine the first part of the story of the birth of Jesus from the gospel of Matthew.  It is one of the few places in the gospels that focuses on Joseph. 

Psalm 121 has brought comfort to countless families at the funeral of a loved one. It has brought comfort to countless hospital patients and their families. It has served as a beautiful, poetic reminder of the presence of God and the strength and hope God provides us in our times of need.