Author: Reverend Donald Ng Archive
Calm and Storm
Luke 8:22-25 January 10, 2022 Northern California ABC Ministers Two-Hour Event In all three of the Synoptics, we read Jesus calming the storm. When we are standing on shore, our
Christmas Day Devotional
Christmas Day—December 25, 2021 John 1:14 Pitching Our Tent Thought for Today: “The Lord became flesh and lived among us.” John 1:14a (NRSV) Re-enacting the Christmas story is a way
Christmas Eve Devotional
Christmas Eve—December 24, 2021 Isaiah 9:2 True Light Thought for Today: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” Isaiah 9:2a (NRSV) For many days now, buying
The Indescribable Gift
One of the most common symbols of Christmas is presents. They are wrapped in bright shiny paper tied with a red bow. We count those with our names on them.
Unexpected and Unlikely Source of Peace
Advent 4—December 19, 2021 Micah 5:2-5a Unexpected and Unlikely Source of Peace Thought For Today: “From Bethlehem shall be one of peace.” Micah 5:5 (NRSV) People today expect those in
Do Not Fear
Advent 3—December 12, 2021 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Do Not Fear Thought For Today: “Do not fear… (but)… rejoice with gladness.” Zephaniah 3:16-17 (NRSV) If we had the ability to know the
Advent Hope
I have always been a morning person, someone who is a lark. After retiring from paid ministry over 6 years ago, I have found a daily walk is much like
Silver and Gold
Advent 2—December 5, 2021 Malachi 3:1-4 Silver and Gold Thought For Today: Refine us like gold and silver to be offerings to the Lord. Malachi 3:3b (NRSV) One of our