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The Light of Christmas – 2

Scripture Reference: Luke 1:67-69, 78-79 Shining in Our Darkness If Christmas is like the first light from heaven, where did it shine? It shone in the midst of “those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death.” That light … Continue reading

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The Light of Christmas – 1

Scripture Reference: Luke 1:67-69, 78-79 The birth of Jesus is spoken of as “the Dayspring from on high.” This is pure poetry. There is nothing more beautiful in the entire Bible. It is beauty throbbing with reality. First Light So … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 12/24/2025

The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people . . .” LUKE 2:10 Billy Graham On that first CHRISTMAS night, the Bible … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 12/23/2025

To the Rear Scripture References: Jeremiah 10:19; 2 Corinthians 11:29 A major fighting in Normandy during World War II said that he was being mauled by “the manic-depressive atmosphere of war.” He knew he had to conquer his feeling, or … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 12/22/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Hebrews 5:11-6:12 God calls you to grow in your faith and then feeds you with the growth-producing nutrients of His grace and truth. Are you growing in your faith? Do you care if you’re not? … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 12/21/2025

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Prayer & Praise 12/21/2025

Robert Hawker: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers Blessed Jesus, you have done all, and more. You are the door into your fold here below, and to your courts above. For you have said that by you, “whoever enters in, will … Continue reading

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Daily Devotional 12/20/2025

THE RIGHT LINES OF WORK John 12:32 “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” Very few of us have any understanding of the reason why Jesus Christ died. If sympathy is … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quotes 12/19/2025

Adoption But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name (John 1:12). Having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 12/18/2025

Woe to the multitude of many people who make a noise like the roar of the seas, and to the rushing of nations that make a rushing like the rushing of mighty waters! (Isaiah 17:12). To the Salt Mine! A … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 12/17/2025

Who Gets the Credit? PAUL had planted, or started, the church in Corinth; Apollos had watered it, he had a significant ministry there after Paul left. But both men were only servants through whom God worked. The ones who plant … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 12/16/2025

Contend for the Faith Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered … Continue reading

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My Strength and My Shield – 2

Scripture Reference: Psalms 27-28 Psalm 28 begins with David’s lament, connecting it to verse 7 of Psalm 27, where we see he started his lament crying, “Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice!” and in Psalm 28:1 he … Continue reading

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My Strength and My Shield – 1

Scripture Reference: Psalms 27-28 It’s not totally understood the occasion in which David wrote these psalms, but these two Psalms express confidence in the Lord’s salvation and justice as David’s enemies harass him. These two Psalms are very similar to … Continue reading

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Prayer & Praise 12/14/2025

Joseph Alleine: Piercing Heaven – Puritan’s Prayers For those who do not know you yet, Lord, grab on to them now, and do your work. Take them by the heart, overcome them, and persuade them, until they say, “You have … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 12/13/2025

The oppressed will not always be forgotten; the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever. PSALM 9:18 Billy Graham CHRISTIANITY is not a white man’s religion, and don’t let anybody ever tell you that it’s white or black. CHRIST … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 12/12/2025

Dare to Trust Scripture References: Micah 5:2; Acts 19:29, 34 In 1975 a young couple bought a small paper in California. Almost immediately the husband unearthed a scandal involving a foundation that had served in rehabilitating former alcoholics and dope … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 12/11/2025

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Daniel 3:8-30 Real faith never calls you to swindle yourself into thinking that things are better than they are. Biblical faith is shockingly honest and hopeful. Biblical faith is not about wearing a saccharine smile … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 12/10/2025

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Daily Devotional 12/09/2025

LUKE 5:4 “Launch out into the deep.” One of the special marks of the Holy Ghost in the Apostolic Church was the spirit of boldness. One of the most essential qualities of the faith that is to attempt great things … Continue reading

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