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Come, Emmanual

    Come, Emmanuel.   Come, God-with-us. With all of us–all believers round  the world. Come, God-with-me. With me.  

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Peace – Be Still

Hear Christ’s voice in troubled times: Peace, be still. –Mark 4:39 Be still, and know that I am God. –Psalm 46:10 Be still, know Peace.     Not just the peace of God. The peace that is God. Be still … Continue reading

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Begotten Peace

  Matthew 5:9 (ESV) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.     The only begotten Son of God, Peace. There are things you can pray, do and say that will beget (cause, produce) peace. … Continue reading

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Season of Peace?

    The fourth Advent candle stands for peace.     The world needs more peace I just want to live in peace What I’d give for a little peace and quiet One of the names for the Messiah is … Continue reading

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Joy Full

Forget about that old half empty/half full thing. John 15:11 (ESV) These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.   Not half-full or half-empty. Joy full. Joy … Continue reading

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