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

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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

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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.

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Season of Preparation (Wednesday)

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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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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

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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

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Season of Hope (Thursday)

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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

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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

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