Tag Archives: Religion

Spiritual Nuggets 12/06/2023

Behind the Scenes Sometimes life can look so bleak that it seems as if all hope is gone. This was the situation for Esther and Mordecai: “Letters were sent by couriers to all the provinces of the king to destroy, … Continue reading

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When the World Was Invaded! – 1

Scripture References: Luke 2:1-20 Within the last couple of decades, due to the advancement of space telescope technology, scientists believe they have discovered several planets that are beyond our solar system. That discovery, as it always does, has stimulated a … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/05/2023

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 12/05/2023

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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Compel Them To Come In

Tuesday December 5, 2023 Luke 14:23 “Compel them to come in.” I beseech you by him that liveth and was dead, and is alive for evermore, consider my master’s message which he instructs me now to address you. But do … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 12/05/2023

Meet and Greet “If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house and do not speak a greeting to him, because the one who speaks a greeting to him shares in … Continue reading

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Glory to God in the Highest – 3

Scripture References: Isaiah 6:1-5; Luke 2:8-14 Peace and Justice – Continued While our text does not mention justice explicitly, it certainly is implied. There can be no peace without justice. The Bible knows this well since justice is one of … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/04/2023

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 12/04/2023

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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Pick Up The Harp

Monday December 4, 2023 1 Chronicles 16:29 Give to the LORD the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Man was made to worship God. God gave … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 12/04/2023

The Truth About Truth John the Evangelist’s letter to the “elect lady” presents a picture of joy and hope, as he “rejoiced greatly to find some of [her] children walking in truth, just as we were commanded by the father” … Continue reading

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Glory to God in the Highest – 2

Scripture References: Isaiah 6:1-5; Luke 2:8-14 Caring and Compassionate Such a God gives us confidence for life. You know He is in charge of things. And when history is like a stream, overflowing its banks destructively, as ours is, we … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 12/03/2023

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 61 Here [the Cross of Christ] you learn all patience, meekness, self-denial, courage, prudence, zeal, love, charity, contempt of the world, joy, penitence, contrition, modesty, fidelity, constancy, perseverance, contentedness, holiness, and thanksgiving: With whatsoever … Continue reading

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Classic Poetry 12/03/2023

*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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Anecdotal Story 12/03/2023

A Fertile Race Scripture References: Genesis 9:1, 7; Mark 6:3 No one can doubt our proclivity to procreation. On his world cruise, Magellan’s men found one Spice Islands sultan who had fathered 526 children. Another had sired 660. These figures … Continue reading

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Glory to God in the Highest – 1

Scripture References: Isaiah 6:1-5; Luke 2:8-14 Never has anyone spoken more eloquently of great religion than did the heavenly host on that first Christmas. They sang: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom … Continue reading

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Christmas Verse 12/02/2023

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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Life In Focus 12/02/2023

Old Age Comes to All YOUNG people commonly think and act as if they were going to live forever. For that reason, Ecclesiastes 12 paints a picture of old age and introduces it to young people with the warning, “Remember … Continue reading

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Rudy

Saturday December 2, 2023 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. Expected to work in the refinery and live a blue-collar life just like his father, five-foot-six Daniel … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 12/02/2023

Good news from a distant land is like cold water to a parched throat. PROVERBS 25:25 Billy Graham When I first heard myself called an EVANGELIST, I resented it. I thought of Elmer Gantry. But I’ve come to like it. … Continue reading

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