“And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through his own soul), so that thoughts from many hearts will be revealed.’” Luke 2:34-35 December 26 2023 A […]
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 December 25, 2023 The secularization of our society has not yet erased the reality of the Christmas story from our collective memory and interest. The Advent of Christ is majestic in its simplicity and
“He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.” Luke 1:54-55 December 22, 2023 Mary knew the history of her people, Israel. She speaks in awe of God’s promise to Abraham. God doesn’t forget His covenant with Abraham and Mary
“He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and the rich he has sent away empty.” Luke 1:51-52 December 21, 2023 We are invited to sing along with Mary. The Christ-child she is to bear is
“For he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.” Luke 1:49-50 December 20, 2023 The word miracle is thrown about like a nerf ball among first graders at a picnic. It has virtually lost its
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“And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed’” Luke 1:46-48 December 19, 2023 This is a moment that calls for a holy hush. We are
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us).” Matthew 1:23 December 18, 2023 If you have been paying attention, you undoubtedly have noticed how little, if anything, has been visualized or said about the birth of Jesus Christ. This observation is made
“You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night, you have tested me, and you will find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.” Psalm 17:3 December 15, 2023 Commercials abound selling various kinds of remedies for sleep problems. Another side to sleeplessness is that it can be redeemed. The
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“And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.” Revelation 5:5 December 14, 2023 The seven-sealed scroll is the legal authority to execute judgment on the earth and
“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” Revelation 4:11 December 13, 2023 The scene is absolutely riveting. Revelation 4 and 5 give us the divine perspective on the judgment which comes upon the earth
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