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Simeon’s biography in Luke’s gospel is an “espresso” passage (small serving size, but strong content). He’s described as just, devout, and waiting for the Consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit leads him to the Temple to see Jesus. As he holds Him … Continue reading
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Expectations
God recognizes no boundaries but His own. When Jesus was born, the stable wasn’t an unwanted by-product due to all the travelers for the census, it was the plan. The timing wasn’t unforeseen, nor the circumstances. Jesus was born a … 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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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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Orderly
Confusion can produce all kinds of mistakes; even fatal errors. For those alive in the years following Christ’s resurrection, there was a lot of confusion concerning Jesus. Many had encountered Him during His travels, heard stories, knew someone healed, and … Continue reading
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Sustained
“Cotton candy inspiration” may be sweet, but it doesn’t last. Over the centuries, the people of God have faced challenges of many kinds and the Word of God has proven to be the only lasting source of encouragement. Today may bring … Continue reading
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Shamgar
Thought about the guy Shamgar much lately? And now you’re thinking, “Who is that?” Well, he was one of the Judges of Israel like Samson and Gideon. However, he rarely makes the cut for children’s Sunday School lessons because the … Continue reading
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Rain
There are points on the journey when life’s “weather” turns a sunny day into a dark rainy one. Those are the exact times when the words of Psalm 9 are most applicable. Somehow, making the decision to speak them aloud reveals … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 12-11-16
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust…” – Psalm 18:2a Today would be a great day to pause and reflect on God’s strength, protection and provision. Is … Continue reading
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Opinions
Each day, there are endless opinions printed, posted, tweeted, spoken, shouted and displayed on protest signs and bumper stickers; but at the end of it all these words will still be true: “Blessed is the man who walks not in the … Continue reading
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Remembrance
Sometimes it’s good to pause and linger on these truths… “Remember the former things, those of long ago, I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.” (The gods of this world are … Continue reading
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Encouragement
Our souls long to know there’s more to this life than what we see. In the daily routine, there can be ups, downs, and even boredom. Relationships can bring encouragement, but quite often; discouragement. The first century Christians knew the … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Day 12-4-16
Lives can be changed this very day. It could be in a worship you’re attending, or in another part of the world you’ll never visit. May we be praying for salvations, praying against strongholds, praying for hearts to receive the … Continue reading
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Praise
There’s something about music that “strikes a chord” within us. Some are more naturally “musical”, but all of us have the capacity to “sing” within our souls. It may be the lyrics of an old hymn from childhood, a praise … Continue reading
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Hope
One of the most nagging questions on the journey of faith is “Why?” It hangs around waiting for an opportunity to jump into our thoughts during life’s struggles. It can be relentless and over the centuries, believers in every context have wrestled … Continue reading
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Perfected
Good days, bad days, highs and lows; they’re all part of the Christian life…but you’re perfect. Even though it may not feel like it, if you’re in Christ, you’re perfect. As a matter of fact, the Bible explains it this way: … Continue reading
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Timing
Joseph was done wrong. First he was sold into slavery, then imprisoned by a false accusation. While confined in the Egyptian prison, Joseph interpreted the dreams of two officials who were being punished by Pharaoh. When one of them got … Continue reading
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Hopeful
The world can be a tragically hopeless place. Daily news events and the actions of people can leave a person feeling discouraged about life and the future. As believers, we hear the word hope a lot, but on occasion it … Continue reading
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Soberly
Drunken decisions are less wise than sober; because thoughts are better without impairment. Incidentally, the idea of clear, sober thinking is how Paul finishes up his thorough discussion of sin, faith, law, and grace (Romans Ch.1-11). Starting off chapter 12, he … Continue reading
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