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Hope for the Future – Luke 2:21-35

Posted on December 30, 2025 by dkoop

Just as the story of John the Baptist’s birth began in the temple (1:5-25), so the story of Jesus’ birth culminates in the temple. In obedience to the dictates of Jewish law, Mary and Joseph presented Jesus to God (see … Continue reading →

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Hope is Born – Luke 2:1-8

Posted on December 25, 2025 by dkoop

Christmas is not all sugar plums, ho, ho, ho, and fa- la- la- la- la. In this season of joy & merriment, more people will be lonely than at any other time of the year, more people will be depressed … Continue reading →

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Hope in Uncertainty – Luke 1:39-49

Posted on December 24, 2025 by dkoop

God knows that situations I will face in life will be difficult and often mind-boggling.  I can see even from Mary’s life that I am not alone in my circumstances.  I do not have to be strong enough.  I do … Continue reading →

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Hope in the Darkness – Luke 1:1-18 – Part 2

Posted on December 9, 2025 by dkoop

Does God hear our prayers? That’s a question we have all asked. Does God really hear me? After many years Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth probably questioned if God heard their prayers for a child. But God had great plans … Continue reading →

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