Category Archives: Advent

Fear Right

Are you afraid of the virus? Concerned about finances? Worried what people will think?   Matthew 10:28 (MSG) Save your fear for God, who holds your entire life—body and soul—in his hands. Tis always the season to trust God more … Continue reading

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Fear What?

“We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another. When man’s terror scares you, turn your thoughts to the wrath of God.” William Gurnall (1617-1679)   Psalm 27:1 (NIV) The Lord is the stronghold of my … Continue reading

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Fear God

  Psalm 111:10 (NIV) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.   Just in case you missed it the first time, here it is again. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Pay attention. … Continue reading

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Fear No Evil

Psalm 23:4 (ESV) Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.   Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of COVID, I will … Continue reading

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Fear Not

It’s Advent. We’ll be focusing on the angels’ message. Luke 2:10 (ESV) And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” “Fear not.” What … Continue reading

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The Day After the Night Before

  Advent is over. Christmas has passed. How does that feel?   A let-down A respite A return to the routine Thank God. Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV) His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.  

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At Home, At Last

“O come to my heart, Lord Jesus! There is room in my heart for Thee.” Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne Emily E. S. Elliott (1864)

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Dark and Light

Isaiah 9:2 (NIV) The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Walk in the light!

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Asleep or Awake

“Stir our hearts, we beseech you, to prepare ourselves to receive your Son. When he comes and knocks, may he find us not sleeping in sin, but awake to righteousness, ceaselessly rejoicing in his love. May our hearts and minds … Continue reading

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Noisy and Quiet

Christmas chaos and clamor getting you down? It’s been more than 400 years, and Martin Luther’s words still whisper through the noise. “Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child, Make Thee a bed, soft, undefiled Within my heart, that it may be … Continue reading

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