I love the story of the Magi. Referred to by various names – wise men, kings – they give us a picture of a people determined to celebrate and worship the infant King. Some traditions …
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Christmas Wish
Read Psalm 14 Hundreds of years before Christ was born the psalmist David presented his Christmas wish to God. Of course, he didn’t think of it as a Christmas wish; he just gave God his earnest …
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Advent
As we begin this Advent season, this time of remembering the birth of our Lord, I echo the thoughts of Dietrich Bonhoeffer – “May God in His mercy lead us through these times, but above …
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Four Assurances for Today
Psalm 138 When I call, He answers and strengthens me. (verse 3) Though I walk in trouble, He will preserve me. (verse 7) The Lord will fulfill His purpose in me. (verse 8) God’s mercy …
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Thankful
Today I am thankful for – dappled light filtering through the colors of changing leaves; silence that catches me by surprise when I pause my frenzied pace; the absolute goodness of God; the assurance of …
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Creator
“In the beginning, God created….” Genesis 1:1 No matter how mankind attempts to remove God from creation, he cannot. God is in the very DNA of each living thing, the cell structures of each plant, …
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Removed
Genesis 19:15 And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. 16 And while …
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God at Work
Moses spent years in the wilderness. David hid in caves to keep from being killed by King Saul. Daniel spent the night in a lion’s den. Paul and Silas found themselves in prison. So many …
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Unable
I am completely unable to live as a Christian. The harder I try, the more I battle the frantic actions, empty words, defeated attitude, and my all-around imperfect state. My life is a sham, a …
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Monday Morning Prayer
Father God, You have been gracious to me. You have provided for and kept me according to Your grace and mercy. Your faithfulness has preserved my soul. There will be problems today that I don’t …
