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Monthly Archives: November 2016
Come, Emmanual
Come, Emmanuel. Come, God-with-us. With all of us–all believers round the world. Come, God-with-me. With me.
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
Come, sing your way through the Bible. “O Come, Emmanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 (KJV) Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. “O Come, thou Rod of Jesse.” Isaiah 11:1 And … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Advent, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:78, O Come O Come Emmanuel, Psalm 28:22, Revelation 3:7
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Old Testament Carol
It’s Advent. Christmas is coming– Lights Presents Carols! Ah yes, the music of Christmas. Let’s start with O Come, O Come Emmanuel. This carol dates back more than a thousand years, written by some unknown monk, someone who … Continue reading
Color Me Thankful
I’m thankful for color: the brown of roast turkey and my grandsons’ eyes the red of cherry dessert and weathered barns the green of pickles and pine trees the white of marshmallows and highway lines the orange … Continue reading
God Bless Us All
Matthew 5:44-45 (NIV) But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and … Continue reading
Instead of Complaining, Give Thanks
Blaise Pascal lived just 39 years, from 1623 to 1662–a brilliant young mathematician, inventor and Christian author. He was wise beyond his years and his era. “Instead of complaining that God had hidden himself, you will give … Continue reading
Have It All
We want the good life. We want to have it all. James 1:2-4 (AMP) Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith … Continue reading
God Said, “Everything”
What tops your gratitude list? My family My home My salvation My troubles Troubles? Ha! You’d have to be crazy to be thankful for all the bad stuff that comes your way. Except . . . 1 … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:18, gratitude, politics, Thanksgiving
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My Stone
I am a stone for those around me. I can and should be an Ebenezer, a stepping stone. Or I can be a stumbling block. I noticed a co-worker today just because of her frown. For her, a frown is a rare … Continue reading
Posted in Building character
Tagged Ebenezer, frown, Smile, stepping stone, stumbling block
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