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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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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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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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Spiritual Nuggets 12/25/2023
Eternal Hope We don’t often realize where we put our hope. We can seek sustenance, energy, or relief in the most transient, innocuous things, from our morning coffee to a vacation we’ve been anticipating for months. These things are not … Continue reading
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When God Made Himself Little – 4
Scripture References: John 1:1-18 We Beheld His Glory Despite the fact that Jesus Christ was clothed in our flesh, having our frail and fragile form and dwelling in the midst of our common life, people saw glory in Him. John … Continue reading
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Christmas Verse 12/24/2023
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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Sunday Prayer & Praise 12/24/2023
Dear Lord, hear our prayer: Dearest heavenly Father, Savior of all, thank You, thank You so very much for Your presence during this time of year. Lord, we earnestly and fervently pray that You will help us by Your Holy … Continue reading
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Classic Devotional 12/24/2023
Centuries of Meditations – First Century 64 These wounds are in themselves orifices too small to let in my sight, to the vast comprehensions of Thine eternal love. These wounds engraved in Thy hands are but shady impressions, unless I … Continue reading
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Classic Poetry 12/24/2023
*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as … Continue reading
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High and Lifted Up
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he … Continue reading
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Christmas Verse 12/23/2023
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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