Category Archives: Advent

Christmas Joy

“Ah Christians, ring the bells of your hearts, fire the salute of your most joyous songs, ‘Unto us a child is born, and unto us a Son is given.’ Dance, O my heart, and ring out peals of gladness! Ye … Continue reading

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Great Joy

Advent week 3:  Luke 2:19 (NASB) And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy.” What would bring you great joy? No more virus! More than enough money World peace … Continue reading

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Gospel News

“The core and essence of the Gospel is its tremendous and glorious revelation of how deadly is God’s hatred of sin, so that He cannot stand having it in the same universe as Himself, and will go any length, and … Continue reading

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Good News, No Harm

  Looking for some good news? Does this qualify?     Jeremiah 29:11 (NLV)  “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 … Continue reading

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Good News, Bad News

  God’s got good news and bad news.     2 Peter 2:9 (MSG) So God knows how to rescue the godly from evil trials. And he knows how to hold the feet of the wicked to the fire until … Continue reading

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Good News!

It’s the second week of Advent; it’s time for a second look at the angel’s message: Luke 2:10 (NIV) Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Are you feeling … Continue reading

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Safe for Christmas

Here in America, worries over the COVID-19 virus disrupt our Christmas plans. In other parts of the worlds, violence disrupts Christian gatherings.   The Morningstar News reported a brutal attack on Christians in Central India: “Armed with bamboo sticks, iron … Continue reading

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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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