God of Forgiveness

Humanities greatest need since the very beginning has not been riches, possessions, more stuff, or status. Eve and Adam had all of that and willfully gave up the good life in paradise for a lie and a piece of fruit. How fickle we humans are. Oh how we can mess up life in a heartbeat. …

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Covered

God covered the world with Himself as a babe to set in motion your salvation. The painful parts of your life are already covered by the Great I Am. Give all of your concerns to the One who was born to save and keep moving forward. He will cover you with his feathers, and under …

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Learning

Life is a learning experience. There are so many seasons of change during our life span we must be discerning, ordered, and allow Holy to guide the way. In faith we must open our hearts and minds eye to seek God’s truths in order to navigate the world. God communicates to all of us in …

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King of My World

The world was expecting a royal king akin to the ruling kings of their day. The people wanted to be a part of His royal court which could enable them to possibly gain important political status. They envisioned the babe would be enshrined in a prominent palace until He became old enough to rule. Oh …

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Celebrate Jesus

Amid the excitement, the glamorous, the childlike wonder let us share the real reason for such a gift, Jesus. Gather in awe and adoration. Prepare for Him room in the inner recesses of your heart that is made in the image of God. For unto us a child is born…. In His peace there will …

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God Intersects with Us

While the city languished in their comforts and riches a man, a woman, and the babe settled into the straw. Some would say what a pity. Others would ignore the situation. They simply made do with the resources offered while God kept them safe. Surviving the rugged road of life lies in how we deal …

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Disappointing Arrival

The faraway city lights of Bethlehem are now in sight of the tired travelers. To Mary and Joseph this spoke of rest, hope, and long-awaited blessings. I am sure they looked forward to eating a hearty meal, bathing off the grime and sweat, and sleeping in a real bed at the inn. There must have …

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Weary Travelers

It is another day of traveling for Mary and Joseph. It is hot. Sweat clings and sand sticks to Mary’s face even though she bows her head to the wind. She is focused on getting to a place to bathe away the travel dirt while ignoring her painfully rubbed thighs from the donkey’s back and …

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Christ-mas Blessings

As the world awaits the Saviors birth, Mary and Joseph are still traveling to Bethlehem. There is no special caravan to accompany them to ensure the comfort and safety of the mother and child. It was just Mary, Joseph, the donkey, and God, and it was enough. Wrapped within the womb of the mother, the …

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Journey of Faith

Christmas today is depicted as a fun, cuddly, and exciting season when the reality of the reason we celebrate required the faithful obedience of trust in God. Forced to travel to Bethlehem for the census, Mary was heavy with child and Joseph probably fiddled in his mind the dangers of the days ahead. The timeless …

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