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Monthly Archives: December 2014
Season of Joy
Where do you see the joy in Christmas? Music: Joy to the World! Shared times with family and friends Getting (or giving) the perfect gift Good news announced by angels We associate the angels with joy. … Continue reading
Season of Preparation (Friday)
Surprise! You are not the only one preparing. While you have (hopefully) been preparing the way for the Lord, the Lord has been preparing a way for you. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) For we are God’s handiwork, created in … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Advent, Ephesians 2:10, preparation
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Season of Preparation (Thursday)
My prayers have power to change the world. If I truly believe that (and I should), it will change my prayers. Prepare to pray. Prepare for change.
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Advent, prayer, preparation
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Season of Preparation (Wednesday)
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Advent, E.M. Bounds, preparation, Prepare the way
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Season of Preparation (Tuesday)
The best-known account of Christ’s birth (Luke 2) starts with the words, “And it came to pass.” Paul used similar words: Galatians 4:4 (NKJV) But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, fullness of time, John 3:16, preparation
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Season of Preparation
How are you preparing for Christmas? Decorating—tree, lights, all color-coordinated Shopping! Gotta find something for everyone Baking all the usual favorites The second Advent candle is said by some to represent love; others say it is the … Continue reading
Season of Hope (Friday)
See some folks looking a bit glum or stressed out? Pray some hope into their Advent season: Oh Lord God, what a grump! Grant him a glimpse of your plans for for him, your plans … Continue reading
Season of Hope (Thursday)
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Advent, hope, Revelation 21:3-4
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Season of Hope (Wednesday)
We serve a God of hope. Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged 1 Peter 1:3, Advent, hope, Jeremiah 29:11, Titus 3:7
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Season of Hope (Tuesday)
The first Advent candle represents hope. As R. C. Sproul noted: “But hope is not simply a ‘wish’ (I wish that such-and-such would take place); rather, it is that which latches on to the certainty of the … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Advent, peace, R C Sproul
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