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Romans 15:16
Wednesday December 20, 2023 Romans 15:16 That I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God. This is a very beautiful and practical conception of missionary work. There is a great difference in … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 12/20/2023
Moving Forward Moving on after a person, a hope, or a dream has died can be one of the most difficult challenges of life. It certainly was for Samuel. The prophet Samuel believed that God had chosen Saul as king, … Continue reading
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How Shall We Know Him? – 3
Scripture References: Matthew 2:1-11; Luke 2:8-12 Those Who Seek Jesus If swaddling clothes, a manger, and a star tell a lot about the child who was sought, they also tell a lot about those who sought Him then, and those … Continue reading
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Christmas Verse 12/19/2023
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 12/19/2023
Lord, hear our prayer: Father, we worship you, for through Jesus you are making our lives new, clean, whole and full of life that is real. We praise you for the coming of the Holy Spirit and for the fruit … Continue reading
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Love
Tuesday December 19, 2023 1 John 4:19 We love Him because He first loved us. We have known many Christians who have forgotten much of their love to Christ when they have risen in the world. “Ah!” said a woman, … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 12/19/2023
Honor, Credit, and Godly Wisdom We’re primed to seek validation. Earning “likes” on our social media outlets gives us a sense of self-worth. Getting kudos for a good idea at work makes us feel important. When this is how we … Continue reading
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How Shall We Know Him? – 2
Scripture References: Matthew 2:1-11; Luke 2:8-12 Simple Things – Continued Jesus Christ was human. His life was grounded in the good earth the way yours and mine are. The story of His birth is that of a real birth. He … Continue reading
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Christmas Verse 12/18/2023
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 12/18/2023
Lord, hear our prayer: Father, you sent your Son, Jesus Christ, for you knew that it was only when we had experienced your love to us in him that we would look at your creation through the eyes of faith, … Continue reading
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Adoration For Only One
Monday December 18, 2023 Mark 12:30 “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment.” The admonition to “love the … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 12/18/2023
Recasting Faith Faith is often cast as a type of intellectual pursuit: It’s something our minds rise up to, conform to, or simply agree with. But in the Bible, faith is often portrayed as rather mystical: Jonathan somehow knew that … Continue reading
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How Shall We Know Him? – 1
Scripture References: Matthew 2:1-11; Luke 2:8-12 How shall we know Him? That was the question they were asking on that first Christmas. There were two ways given by which they could know Him. The angel said to the shepherds: “And … Continue reading
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Sunday Prayer & Praise 12/17/2023
Dear Lord, hear our prayer: Dear Lord, Abba Father, most holy and just, we thank You for the abundant blessings that You have showered on us, Your children this last week. We praise You dear Father, not because You deserve … Continue reading
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Classic Devotional 12/17/2023
Centuries of Meditations – First Century 63 Why, Lord Jesus, dost Thou love men; why are they all Thy treasures? What wonder is this, that Thou shouldst so esteem them as to die for them? Shew me the reasons of … Continue reading
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Classic Poetry 12/17/2023
*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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Jesus – Our Immanuel – 8
Scripture Reference: Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph and the Birth of Jesus, Our Immanuel When the angel had finished speaking, Joseph awoke, believed, and “did as the angel of the Lord commanded him.” That is, he “took [Mary home as] his wife” … Continue reading
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