Author Archives: Hedy Collver

Luke 1:42-45 (New Century Version) Elizabeth cried out in a loud voice, “God has blessed you more than any other woman, and he has blessed the baby to which you will give birth. Why has this good thing happened to me, … Continue reading →

Luke 1:39-41 (The Message) Mary didn’t waste a minute. She got up and traveled to a town in Judah in the hill country, straight to Zachariah’s house, and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby in her womb … Continue reading →

Luke 1:38 (New International Version) “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary replied. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. No matter how many times I read this verse, I am completely astonished. Mary didn’t hesitate. … Continue reading →

Luke 1:34-37 (New International Reader’s Version) Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will … Continue reading →

Luke 1:28-33 (New American Standard Bible) And coming in, Gabriel said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you!” But she was very perplexed at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this was. The angel … Continue reading →

Luke 1:26-27 (Today’s New International Version) In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. … Continue reading →

John 1:1-5 (New Living Translation) In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through … Continue reading →

O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, United Methodist Hymnal, #211) In the … Continue reading →