Tag Archives: Worship

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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Daily Prayer & Praise 12/20/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Father, most precious and worthy, we praise you that when we are weak, we can rely on your strength. When we are poor in spirit, you fill us with joy. When we are empty, you flood … 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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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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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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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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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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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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