Author Archives: Treasure

“And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel…” (Luke 2:36a). In my research I found the following statements: “In middle-eastern culture family connection or genealogy is linked to status, wealth, honor, and respect.   Even though Anna was … Continue reading →

“And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;  And she was a widow of about … Continue reading →

“Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift”  (2 Corinthians 9:15). In the throes of shopping and planning to celebrate Christmas, let us pause for a few moments to think about Christmas gifts. If we visit Christmases past, we may … Continue reading →

“One of the men lying there had been sick for thirty-eight years.  When Jesus saw him and knew how long he had been ill, he asked him, Would you like to get well?  I can’t, sir, the sick man said, … Continue reading →

“…Each day proclaim the good news that he saves”  (Psalm 96:2b NLT). “…Tell everyone about the amazing things he has done”  (Psalm 96:3b NLT ). Go ahead, add these tasks to your to-do list for today. He’s given you the … Continue reading →

“…and let her own works praise her in the gates” (Proverbs 31:31b). Abigail was an ordinary woman.  Faced with a calamity, she trusted God and did what she had to do.  By doing so, she averted a disaster.  Remember her … Continue reading →

“I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the Lord will certainly make my lord a sure house because my lord fighteth the battles of the Lord, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days” … Continue reading →