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Tag Archives: Christmas
Advent – Week 3 – “Joy”
During the private moments of the Last Supper, Jesus spoke many powerful words to His disciples (John ch.13-17). He challenged them, instructed them, encouraged them, and prayed for them. He also prayed for us (those who would believe by their … Continue reading
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There is No Other
In the lead up to Christmas, it’s good to pause and linger on some of words that were part of the prophetic proclamations of Isaiah. Along with the Messianic promises, God paints a vivid image of His character through the … Continue reading
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Advent – Week 2 – “Love”
The word “love” in the Bible carries many meanings, but when associated with God’s love for us, it’s always pure, selfless, and enduring. In I John, there are many verses explaining how God loves us, how we’re to love Him, … Continue reading
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Advent – Week 1 – Hope
The familiar people we read about this time of year (Mary, Joseph, Zacharias, Elizabeth, Simeon, and Anna) were considered faithful before miraculous events unfolded. In other words, they were found righteous in a setting where Gentiles ruled Israel, a tyrant … Continue reading
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Immanuel
For Joseph and Mary, the crude surroundings and odd circumstances of Jesus’ birth probably added to the long list of unanswered questions. What did it all mean? In the midst of the chaos, there’s a moment Luke describes of calm … Continue reading
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Joseph
When choosing a husband for His mom/leader of their home, Jesus chose Joseph. We know very little about him, but what information we have is significant. He was a Jewish tradesman with no special social status; but the comment about … Continue reading
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Unanswered
Do your prayers ever seem unanswered? There’s a beautiful story in Luke of two people who struggled with silence…Zacharias and Elizabeth. They endured daily shame in a culture that believed no children was a sign of hidden sin. However, according … Continue reading
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Advent-Week 2-Love
“Love, in the purest form, is defined by the nature of Jesus Christ.” “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” – John 15:12 NKJV
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Advent – Week 1 – Hope
Biblical hope isn’t a wish, it’s a trust based on the eternal character of God Almighty. “Our soul waits for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. For our heart shall rejoice in Him, because we have trusted … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas!
“We sing, Immanuel, Thy praise, Thou Prince of Life and Fount of Grace, Thou Flower of Heaven and Star of Morn, Thou Lord of Lords, Thou virgin born, Hallelujah! And I, Thy servant, Lord, today Confess my love and freely … Continue reading
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Immanuel
What could be better than “God with us.”? For Joseph and Mary, the surroundings and circumstances of Jesus’ birth probably added to the long list of unanswered questions. What did it all mean? In the midst of the chaos, there’s … Continue reading
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Joseph
When it came to choosing a husband for His mom, Jesus chose Joseph. We know very little about him, but what information we have is significant. He was a Jewish tradesman with no special social status; but the comment about … Continue reading
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Mary
What made Mary so special? Was it her appearance or sense of humor? Maybe she had amazing domestic skills and strong parental instincts? While we don’t know much about her daily habits and skillset, we do know a key ingredient … Continue reading
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Life after Christmas
I’ve been thinking about Mary and Joseph “the-day-after”. The whole scene at the manger has always intrigued me, what with total strangers showing up to celebrate, only to leave and tell everyone in town about it. So what about the … Continue reading
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This Year, Will it be Linus or Lucy?
I’ve always appreciated the work of Charles M. Shultz…especially the Charlie Brown Christmas special. You remember the story; Charlie Brown was depressed from the commercialization of Christmas and Linus steps in at just the right moment to bring light to … Continue reading
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