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Tag Archives: Advent
Holy Night, Indeed!
Continuing our meditation on “Silent Night”– Silent, holy night? Consider John’s view of holy: Revelation 4:5,8 (CEV) Flashes of lightning and roars of thunder came out from the throne in the center of the circle. . . Day and … Continue reading
Not-So-Silent Night
It’s Advent. A season of preparation. A season of meditation. A season of serious thought. I’m continuing with the theme of carols–those seasonal songs that play in the background everywhere. Words that float below our consciousness. My … Continue reading
God with Us
“It would be out of character for the Father to call you to do something then not help you accomplish it. He always gets involved.” Dr. Charles Stanley God involved, God with us, Emmanuel.
Come, Emmanual
Come, Emmanuel. Come, God-with-us. With all of us–all believers round the world. Come, God-with-me. With me.
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
Come, sing your way through the Bible. “O Come, Emmanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 (KJV) Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. “O Come, thou Rod of Jesse.” Isaiah 11:1 And … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Advent, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:78, O Come O Come Emmanuel, Psalm 28:22, Revelation 3:7
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Old Testament Carol
It’s Advent. Christmas is coming– Lights Presents Carols! Ah yes, the music of Christmas. Let’s start with O Come, O Come Emmanuel. This carol dates back more than a thousand years, written by some unknown monk, someone who … Continue reading
My Timely Gift
The wise men brought gold, frankincense and myrrh. The little drummer boy brought his talent. Let me tiptoe into the stable and quietly leave the gift of my time beside the manger. It’s yours, Lord. I dedicate my time … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged Advent, gift, Time
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Newborn Hope
A newborn baby. A sweet face that fans the flame of hope in all of us. That applies to the babe in the manger, too. Edward Mote got it right: “My hope is built on nothing less than … Continue reading
Posted in Building blocks of the economy
Tagged Advent, Edward Mote, hope, My Hope Is Built
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Hope Less
November 29th was the first Sunday in Advent. It comes every year, right on the tail of Thanksgiving. Why am I always so unprepared? December always seems so far off, and suddenly it is here. Hope: that’s the theme for … Continue reading