Monthly Archives: December 2013

Pitched His Tent (Tuesday)

John 1:14 (AMP) And the Word became flesh, and did tabernacle among us. Exodus details the construction of the Tabernacle, the special tent that served as the dwelling place of God while the Israelites made their way from Egypt to … Continue reading

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Pitched His Tent (Monday)

In my younger days, we took the kids camping and called it vacation. How about you? Ever sleep in a tent? Often, and I’ll do it again (soon as the snow melts). I’m up for it, as long as it comes … Continue reading

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Flesh (Friday)

Jesus in the nativity set. Jesus in an inflatable lawn decoration. Jesus in a stained glass window. Jesus on a Christmas card.   Jesus isn’t a decoration. He is God-in-the-flesh. John 1:14 (TLB) And Christ became a human being and lived … Continue reading

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Flesh (Thursday)

The word “flesh” brings to mind temptation. Hebrews 4:15 states that Jesus “in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin” (ESV).     Me: I’m just too tired for my morning devotions, I’m going back to … Continue reading

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Flesh (Wednesday)

  For over 40 years, thousands of people gathered every Sunday to hear Charles Haddon Spurgeon preach. His message wasn’t just relevant to the late 1800s. His words still ring true:   “‘The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among … Continue reading

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Flesh (Tuesday)

  John 1:14 (AMP) And the Word (Christ) became flesh (human, incarnate) . . .   Incarnate comes from the same base as carnivore (meat-eating), and conveys the concept of flesh and blood. This brings to mind the familiar verses … Continue reading

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Flesh (Monday)

  Flesh? An odd thought for Christmas?     Those sneaky extra pounds Red cheeks from the cold Turkey meat falling off the bones . . . yum! Actually, it’s not an odd Christmas topic; “flesh” is the foundation of … Continue reading

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Words (Friday)

There are no shortcuts. The disciplined Christian life requires time (a lot of time) spent with the Word of God (the Bible) and the Word (Jesus).     The more I study the Word of God, the more I love the … Continue reading

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Words (Thursday)

Max Lucado has a way with words. Here’s a good example: “The Bible is God’s Word given in man’s language.”     I couldn’t have said it better myself.

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Words (Wednesday)

  The phrase the word of the Lord is frequently used in the Old Testament. We call the Bible the Word of God. And Christ is called the Word. John 1:1, 14 (NIV) In the beginning was the Word, and the … Continue reading

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