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Tag Archives: Advent
Birth and Rebirth
Christ was born so we can be reborn. John 3:3 (ERV) Jesus answered, “I assure you, everyone must be born again. Anyone who is not born again cannot be in God’s kingdom.”
War and Peace
Wars and rumors of war. Political dissent. Prejudice. “Oh, bid our sad divisions cease, And be yourself our King of Peace.” O Come, O Come, Emmanuel John Mason Neale (1861) English Psalteriolum Cantionum Catholicarum (1710) Latin
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True and False
“Who is like you, Jesus, sweet Jesus? . . . You are the guide of those who are bewildered by falsehood. You are the peace of those who are in turmoil. You are the prince of those … Continue reading
Silence and Song
Christmas music plays everywhere. Maybe you need the sound of silence to calm your soul. Habakkuk 2:20 (NIV) The LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him. Make time for a bit of quiet … Continue reading
Winter and Summer
“Christ is not merely a summer sun of the prosperous but a winter fire for the unfortunate.” G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936)
Eat and Drink, Hunger and Thirst
All too often, we overindulge at Christmas, eating and drinking more than is good for us. Try less eating, more hunger: Matthew 5:6 (NIV) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Owed and Paid
Is Christmas costing you too much? Think what it cost Jesus. Philippians 2:7-8 (MEV) But He emptied Himself, taking upon Himself the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. And being found in the form … Continue reading
Ignore or Adore
Don’t ignore the reason for the season. “O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.” Adeste Fideles Variously attributed to John Francis Wade (1711–1786), … Continue reading
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Holidays and Holy Days
2 Corinthians 7:1 GNT So then, let us purify ourselves from everything that makes body or soul unclean, and let us be completely holy by living in awe of God. Make this holiday season holy. Live in awe of God. … Continue reading
Neon Bright, Guiding Light
The lights of the season shine brightly–guiding you to sales or to the Savior? Matthew 2:1-2 (CEV) Some wise men from the east came to Jerusalem and said, “Where is the child born to be king of the Jews? We … Continue reading