Category Archives: Advent

War and Peace

  “What! At peace with the Father, and at war with His children? It cannot be.”  A Puritan Golden Treasury compiled by I.D.E. Thomas

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The Christmas Spirit

Be like Christ for Christmas:   1 Corinthians 10:24 (NLT) Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.  

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Perfect Harmony

  Acts 4:32 (NASB) And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul.   “Of one heart and soul.” Beautiful music to God’s ears!

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God’s Good Harmony

  Paul added this note towards the end of his letter:     Philippians 4:2 (NASB) I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. I wonder about the relationship between Euodia and Syntyche? Were … Continue reading

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The Sweet Sound of Harmony

Christmas music—what do you like most? Words of joy, peace and love Familiar melodies Angelic harmony We are called to live in harmony.   1 Peter 3:8 (NET) Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.   … Continue reading

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Loyal Brothers and Sisters

  Joshua 22:3 (CEV) And you have done everything I’ve told you to do. It’s taken a long time, but you have stayed and helped your relatives.   Don’t give up on your spiritual brothers and sisters. Keep the faith! … Continue reading

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A Good Citizen

  Ephesians 2:19 (CEV) You are citizens with everyone else who belongs to the family of God.   Lord God, I want to be a good citizen, for your sake.

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What God Doesn’t Want

Proverbs 6:16-19 (TLB) For there are six things the Lord hates—no, seven: haughtiness, lying, murdering, plotting evil, eagerness to do wrong, a false witness, sowing discord among brothers. “Sowing discord.” If God hates it, shouldn’t I?      

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Good Question

  Malachi 2:10 (MSG) Don’t we all come from one Father? Aren’t we all created by the same God? So why can’t we get along?   Why, indeed?  

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Let There Be Peace

    The Christmas season can be stressful. People get on your nerves. How do you respond?   “Get out of my space!” I paste on a fake smile I have a long talk with God We have an enemy … Continue reading

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