Should you build me a house to dwell in? 2 Samuel 7:5 WOW! Today is Christmas Eve. This season of preparation has gone by quickly. I think our question to ourselves today is have we built a house for Jesus… Read More ›
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Are we ready?
I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will come suddenly to his temple. Malachi 3:1 Excitement fills the air as Christmas approaches. In a short few days we rejoice and… Read More ›
Peace in a promise
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” Luke 1:46 “Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth.” (Luke 2:14) In the readings today from 1 Samuel chapter 2 and Luke… Read More ›
Awake and arise
Arise, my friend, my beautiful one, and come! Song of Songs 2:10 The birth of our Lord is a just around the corner. This morning’s reading from the book of Song of Songs paints such a beautiful picture. In this… Read More ›
Opening the gates of the heart
Let the Lord enter, he is king of glory. Psalm 24 Earlier in our Advent journey, we found ourselves looking within to make room for Christ in our heart. As Christmas draws near, we are ready to allow Christ to… Read More ›
Emmanuel – God with us
Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign. The young woman, pregnant and about to bear a son, shall name him Emmanuel. Isaiah 7:14 The countdown for Christmas has really begun in the twinkling eyes of the little ones…. Read More ›
Are we there yet?
“Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You too must be… Read More ›
Is God your favorite teacher?
“I, the Lord, your God,teach you what is for your good,and lead you on the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17 Did you have that one favorite teacher that you wish taught all of your classes? Do you see God… Read More ›
Finding peace in the chaos
“The concern of the flesh is death, but the concern of the spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 Ever opened a storage box of Christmas lights, that were placed neatly 11 months ago, and found a knot of Christmas… Read More ›
Fear not!
“Be strong, fear not! Here is your God. He comes with vindication; With divine recompense. He comes to save you.” Isaiah 35:4 How many times does the angels say “fear not” or “do not be afraid” in the Christmas story?… Read More ›