A Baby Changes Everything
“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
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Enemies of Christmas
“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
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A Christmas Acronym
“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” – which means, “God with us.” (Mathew 1:23)
Christ the Lord – born in Bethlehem and laid in a manger (Mathew 2:1, Luke 2:4-7)
Holy Night – an angel brings good news of great joy (Luke 2:8-12)
Redeemer – Savior of the... >Read More
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Come On Under
“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.” (Psalm 5:11, ESV)
Last year I was enthralled watching two eagles as they built their nest, laid their eggs and cared for their young. (Isn’t the Internet amazing?) At... >Read More
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Joseph Obeyed
“But after he had considered [divorcing Mary quietly], an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.’” (Matthew 1:20)
“When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the... >Read More
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The Precious Present
“The Lord replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’” (Exodus 33: 14)
“Yesterday’s history, tomorrow, a mystery; today is a gift, Iit’s the present!” This chorus of a catchy song runs through my mind as I wrap my Christmas gifts.
“Today is a gift, it’s the present.”
As I tie the red and green...... >Read More
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The Treasure Box
“[B]ut Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.” (Luke 2:19, NLT)
Did you have a treasure box growing up? I did. In my treasure box I had a very old dollar coin that my Mom had given to me, some chapstick, and various other items that you might have considered junk but to me... >Read More
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What Do You Fear?
