December 28, 2024
Stop Talking!
“Be silent before the LORD, all humanity, for He is springing into action from His holy dwelling.” Zechariah 2:13 (NLT)
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December 28, 2024
On Whom Will You Rely in the Coming Year?
In the coming year, just who or what are you going to rely on for leading and advice? Who will you serve? Where will you place your trust? What do you consider to be your sources of wisdom?
Read more..December 27, 2024
Loving Through Conflict
Christmas events can sometimes give rise to relational conflict that mars the peace of the season. Conflict often reflects unmet needs. No one likes to be thought of as needy. It’s easier to think of others as needy;
Read more..December 26, 2024
The Arrival
Those who missed His Majesty’s arrival that night missed it not because of evil acts or malice; no, they missed it because they simply weren’t looking.
Read more..December 25, 2024
Born into the World
While everyone is focused on the seemingly important events of the day, Jesus, Savior of the world, is born in a manger. Jesus pierces through our activity and calls us to come and adore Him … to see the wonder of His birth.
Read more..December 24, 2024
The Joy of the Lord is My Christmas
We sometimes say Christmas is a Holy Day, but personally I forget that too often amidst the tinsel, TV, toys and boys. I forget that genuine joy comes from celebrating Emmanuel
Read more..December 24, 2024
A Baby Changes Everything
A baby, her BABY would change EVERYTHING! "And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son.
Read more..December 23, 2024
I Wonder About Mary
What do you think was going through Mary’s head as delivery day approached? Could she ever have anticipated delivery in a barn?
Read more..December 22, 2024
Mary, Mary
One of my friend's favorite Christmas songs is "Mary, Did You Know?" In it the birth mother of Jesus is asked if she knows the importance and uniqueness of her baby boy. What did Mary think as Jesus grew to heal the sick, calm the storm, and walk on water?
Read more..December 21, 2024
God’s Gifts
We are told that there are things that accompany salvation (Hebrews 6:9). The things that accompany salvation are probably innumerable. Here are but a few.
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