Author: PeteMcM

“And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will

“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel,

“At that time the Roman Emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. (This was

“This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before

“Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.    How my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour!  For he took notice of

“What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without

““Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favour with God!  You will conceive and give

“Gabriel appeared to her and said “Greetings, favoured woman! The Lord is with you!”” Luke 1:28 As we draw nearer to

Matthew starts his gospel account with a list of names. I don’t know about you but when I am reading