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Category Archives: Advent
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
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
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.
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)
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!
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
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
To and From
You’ve got your lists, and you’re checking them twice. Who gave you what, who still to buy for. Here’s the real from and to of Christmas: 1 John 4:14 (NIV) The Father has sent his Son to be the Savior … Continue reading
God and Man
“Jesus was God and man in one person, that God and man might be happy together again.” George Whitefield (1714-1777)
Good and Bad
No room in the inn, Herod’s plan to kill the baby boys—bad things happened to Mary, Joseph and the holy Child. Why would you expect only good things to come to you? Remember what Jesus said: John 16:33 (NIV) In … Continue reading