Tag Archives: Religion

Numbers 6:24-25

Friday December 22, 2023 Numbers 6:24-25 “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.” Christmas will soon be here. But first comes the “Christmas rush.” To most people … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 12/22/2023

Best Friends Forever This generation has more opportunities for communication than any before it, with email and social networking making it possible to interact with others 24/7. Yet suicide rates are higher than ever, and antidepressant medications have become almost … Continue reading

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When God Made Himself Little – 2

Scripture References: John 1:1-18 God Became Human – Continued Jesus’ flesh was our kind of flesh. He got tired, needed rest, sleep, and food. You see Him sitting on the curbing of a well and asking for water. He was … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/21/2023

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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Reflecting With God 12/21/2023

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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Experience or Revelation

Thursday December 21, 2023 1 Corinthians 2:12 Now we have received . . . the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. Reality is Redemption, not my … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 12/21/2023

Oppressors, Victims, and a Just God Contemporary culture is often pegged as self-indulgent: We live in a have-it-now world, and we don’t always think about the repercussions of our actions. But when we read James’ letter to the early church, … Continue reading

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When God Made Himself Little – 1

Scripture References: John 1:1-18 Most who celebrate Christmas this year, will do so elaborately. Our houses will be brilliantly lighted. We will have Christmas trees, decorations, and adornments of many kinds. We will give and receive expensive gifts beautifully wrapped. … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/20/2023

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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Reflecting With God 12/20/2023

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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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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Reflecting With God 12/19/2023

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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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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Reflecting With God 12/18/2023

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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