December 2024

Togetherness

Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and the animals had each other. God was in their midst, angels sang, shepherds came, and the wise brought gifts. Lots of togetherness and celebration was going on. Jesus, the man had close friends in His disciples, cousin Lazarus, and the ones He stayed with along the dusty roads. God was …

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Called By Name

God knows your name. He whispers to you in the recesses of your heart planting seeds of encouragement, warnings, guidance, and love. Do you listen for Holy? The coming of the Christ child had people talking, kings worried, and nations gearing up to take over political interests as favored ones. Alas, this is not what …

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Who is Christ?

The babe humbly born amid earths elements was branded a king, yet grew to serve, and became the man who turned out to be God Himself. What a Savior! What an unexpected way to learn the inner workings of the Holy One so that we can know God personally through the life of Jesus Christ, …

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One Christ-mas

The One and only God so loved the world He became human Himself. One babe born under the stars broke the barrier between heaven and earth to become the One who saves the world. It only takes One moment to change the trajectory of life forever. For there is one God, and there is one …

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Christ-mas Contemplation

Commercialism has taken us away from reflecting on the real reason we celebrate Christ-mas. We begin at the Black Friday sales and do not slow down until New Year’s Day. Stress overwhelms and crowds get cranky, so why not change that this year. As you gather with your friends, co-workers, and families this season spend …

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Time Alone

Time alone with God reveals deeper meaning in His Word for it is living and breathing. The silence whirs with His presence. Soaking it in soothes your soul. The conversations are relevant and even the birds know for they show up at just the right time. Make time for Jesus this Christmas season. Spending time …

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Oil in My Lamp

The bridge between heaven and earth was through the prophets of ancient days. Then God came to earth through Jesus, born a human baby among the humblest of conditions. Jesus fulfilled His mission leaving the oil for all who believe. Oil is a metaphor for Holy Spirit. This timeless orchestration still resonates within us today. …

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