Category Archives: Scripture

Anticipating His coming: Micah 5:2-5a (NIV 1984) “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, … Continue reading →

“Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.” (Sing to the Lord Hymnal, p. 6. (Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press … Continue reading →

God of second chances renew our faith today that we might be a means of grace to our neighbor this day.  Amen.” (Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 79.)

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, … Continue reading →

“God the Spirit let your Spirit move within us and transform us from the inside out through the new covenant in Christ.  Amen.” (Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 73.)

“As we prepare for your return, resurrected Lord, may your victory over sin and idolatry spur us on to be faithful to you this Advent season.  Amen.” (Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 67.)

“God of wisdom may the light of your Son shine through the darkness this Advent and may your children know your will in these days.  Amen.” (Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 64.)

Anticipating the prophecy: Zephaniah 3:14-20 (NIV 1984) Sing, O Daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O Daughter of Jerusalem! The Lord has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your … Continue reading →

“Gentle King lead us in the way of peace that we might be found as servants to the least when you appear.  Amen.” (Anticipate – An Advent Experience, Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, pg. 59.)