“We have not received the spirit of the world but the spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.” (1 Corinthians 2:12) The beautifully wrapped gift sat under the Christmas tree. All the other gifts had been claimed and opened. This one just sat there. Each day someone told the woman to open... >Read More

Tags: 1 Corinthians 2:12, Bible, Christmas, Devotional, gail rodgers, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Women

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“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Romans 12:2) My Beloved Daughter, I, your heavenly Father, wish to convey a few words to you. Be open and receptive in receiving...... >Read More

Tags: Barbara Alpert, Bible, Christmas, Devotional, God, Jesus, My Beloved Daughter, Romans 12:2, Women

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“When [the shepherds] had seen Him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” (Luke 2:17-18) The great story of Christmas continues. An angel appears to lowly farm hands, his brilliance shattering the dark, cold night. He gives them a sign...... >Read More

Tags: Bible, Christmas, Devotional, God, Jesus, Luke 2:17-18, Suzanne Benner, Women

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“God …through us, spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 2:14) The smell of Christmas turkey baking in the oven permeated every corner of the house. Walking in from outside the fragrance was welcoming. The smell alone created an appetite and an expectation. Did you know that you permeate the circle you...... >Read More

Tags: 2 Corinthians 2:14, advent, Christmas, Devotional, fragrance, gail rodgers, Jesus, joy, Men, Women

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Luke 2:1-20: The Birth of Jesus 1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register. 4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to... >Read More

Tags: angel, Bible, birth of jesus, Christmas, Christ’s birth, Devotional, Jesus, Jesus’ birth, Luke 2:1-20, mary, Men, nativity

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“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” (Luke 2:6-7) She was a simple teenage girl who found herself pregnant and alone. Just days earlier she... >Read More

Tags: baby, Bible, Christmas, Devotional, God, Jesus, Kristi Huseby, Luke 2:6-7, Women

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“When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed… (he) called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared… (They) were warned in a dream not to go back to Herod…” (Matthew 2:3, 7, 12) During these beautiful weeks of Advent, we shudder to think of the murderous plot of Herod. This man vividly... >Read More

Tags: Bible, Christmas, Devotional, enemy, God, Herod, Jesus, Marilyn Ehle, Women

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