“And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’”- Luke 2:10-11 Look again at this short, well known and profound verse. What did […]
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“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So you are
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“Behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His
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“Foggier yet, and colder!” describes Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol. “Piercing, searching, biting cold. If the good Saint Dunstan had but nipped the Evil Spirit’s nose with a touch of such weather as that, instead of using his familiar weapons, then indeed he would have roared to lusty purpose. The owner of one scant young nose, gnawed
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible…” Colossians 1:15-16 This week we begin the Advent Season. This time of year we often focus on celebrating Christ’s First Coming in the manger and that is it. But
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“The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me.” (Psalm 50:23) “Rejoice always, pray continually(without ceasing), give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will God in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thess. 5:16-18) With Thanksgiving upon us and Christmas coming close on its heels…this is the time to take the time to acknowledge God’s great gifts
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“Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.” (Ps. 125:1) Re-reading the Psalms is always a comforting, hopeful and exciting exercise. Exciting in that who gets to be compared to a mountain! Really! Comparing us to a mountain at first may not sound too flattering but think
“Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, His praise in the assembly of the godly!”-Psalm 149:1 Psalm 149 begins with these words again reminding us that this is our calling as believers. There are at least two things going on in this one verse…at least, I say…because I am absolutely sure God
“Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.” (Hebrews 2:1) The holiday season is upon us…Thanksgiving and Christmas…are you ready for it? Probably not. This passage from Hebrews keeps haunting (no Christmas Carol pun intended!) my thoughts. Read that again and then take a few minutes
Look at this passage from Mark 1:17-18, “And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men. And immediately they left their nets and followed him.” They immediately left their nets and followed Him. You know some people react this way to authority in their lives…and others might react this way
