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Reflecting With God 12/28/2023

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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Continuous Conversion

Thursday December 28, 2023 Matthew 18:3 “Unless you are converted and become as little children.” These words of Our Lord are true of our initial conversion, but we have to be continuously converted all the days of our lives, continually … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 12/28/2023

Reframe It “ ‘Too often they have attacked me from my youth.’ Let Israel say, ‘Too often they have attacked me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me’ “ (Psalm 129:1-2). As these verses show, sometimes problems can be … Continue reading

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The Star of Christmas – 2

Scripture References: Matthew 2:1-12 The Light – Continued The Bible says in effect: When you have peeled away layer after layer of things as they appear, you come to the heart of things as they are and you can call … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/27/2023

CHRIST IS CHRISTMAS! HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! He was sent and He came to fulfill a mission; ALL-Man, ALL-God, carrying the treasure of His precious blood from the humble manger to the Cross of Calvary just so … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 12/27/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we praise you for Jesus’ utter determination to fight against all that is evil and all that spoils life as you meant it to be. We praise you more that he … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 12/27/2023

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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Genesis 8:12

Wednesday December 27, 2023 Genesis 8:12 He . . . sent out the dove, which did not return again to him anymore. First, we have the dove going forth from the ark, and finding no rest upon the wild and … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 12/27/2023

Surprise Redemption We often fail to be amazed at redemption. Perhaps we’re only dimly aware of our own failings, or (worse) we are blind to how amazing it is that God has shown us grace at all. In Psalm 126 … Continue reading

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The Star of Christmas – 1

Scripture References: Matthew 2:1-12 Matthew in his beautiful story of the birth of Jesus makes much use of a star. He tells how wise men came from the East to Jerusalem, having followed the light of a star. They asked: … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/26/2023

CHRIST IS CHRISTMAS! HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! He was sent and He came to fulfill a mission; ALL-Man, ALL-God, carrying the treasure of His precious blood from the humble manger to the Cross of Calvary just so … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 12/26/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Holy and majestic Father, we praise you for Jesus, who for our sakes left the majesty of heaven and entered into all that life means for us, that we might find our place in the heaven … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 12/26/2023

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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The Vanguard and Rear Guard of the Church

Tuesday December 26, 2023 Isaiah 52:12 For the LORD will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard. We shall soon launch into another year, and hitherto we have found our years to be years … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 12/26/2023

Unity in Adversity Distress can unite people. In difficult moments, in shared pain, we discover our true friends. When David fled from King Saul, his divided family was suddenly supportive of him, as was every man in the region who … Continue reading

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When God Made Himself Little – 5

Scripture References: John 1:1-18 Full of Truth Not only is Jesus full of grace, He is also full of truth. Truth is one of the watchwords of John’s Gospel, occurring over thirty times. Jesus embodied truth. He said once, “I … Continue reading

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Merry & Joyous Christmas 2023

CHRIST IS CHRISTMAS! HE IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! HE IS THE GREATEST GIFT TO MANKIND! From our home to yours, our prayer is that in this Season of Christ Jesus you will be filled to overflowing with deep-seated … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 12/25/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Almighty God, Creator and Sustainer, every time we come into your presence we are amazed by your grace and understanding. We are overwhelmed by your care and concern. We are moved by the joy you have … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 12/25/2023

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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Thou Art Worthy

Monday December 25, 2023 Revelation 5:9 They sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; For You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood Out of every … Continue reading

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