Category Archives: Advent

Ignore or Adore

Don’t ignore the reason for the season. “O come, let us adore Him,   O come, let us adore Him,   O come let us adore Him,   Christ the Lord.” Adeste Fideles Variously attributed to John Francis Wade (1711–1786), … Continue reading

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Lies and Truth

Can you sort the lies from the truth? Lies:   What you buy will bring happiness.             You have the power to put together the perfect Christmas. John 8:44 (ERV) Yes, the devil is a liar. … Continue reading

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Holidays and Holy Days

2 Corinthians 7:1 GNT So then, let us purify ourselves from everything that makes body or soul unclean, and let us be completely holy by living in awe of God. Make this holiday season holy. Live in awe of God. … Continue reading

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Less and Blessed

It isn’t the hyped excitement of a mound of presents under the tree; it is the minute-by-minute acknowledgement of God’s blessings. Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) Be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never … Continue reading

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The Gift and the Giver

Jesus, the Gift: John 3:16 (ESV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son. Jesus, the Giver: “You gave us so many gifts on your birthday: A treasure chest of spiritual medicine for the sick; Spiritual … Continue reading

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Neon Bright, Guiding Light

The lights of the season shine brightly–guiding you to sales or to the Savior? Matthew 2:1-2 (CEV) Some wise men from the east came to Jerusalem and said, “Where is the child born to be king of the Jews? We … Continue reading

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Repeat, not Defeat

  Don’t let the pressures of the season get you down. “Joy to the world, the Savior reigns . . .      Repeat the sounding joy,      Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.” Isaac Watts … Continue reading

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Hurry Up and Wait

Today is the first day of Advent. Hurry! Let the crazy chaos begin. And wait. Wait for the Lord. Wait for the coming of the Christ Child. Wait for Christ’s return. Revelation 22:20 (NIV) Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Add “wait … Continue reading

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Birthday Blessings, Lord!

Happy birthday, Lord Jesus, Happy birthday to You!    

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O Come, All Ye Faithful

You’re a brick. Where will we find you? Faithful in my assigned space Off-kilter, but in my place On the lookout for a comfortable spot I’m a loose brick, out on my own Wise words from Paul:   Ephesians 2:22 … Continue reading

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