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Jesus Gets Grounded – 1st Sunday After Christmas [12/30/18]

Today’s Passage: Luke 2:41-52 Opening Prayer:  We often lead very busy lives, but can you imagine not knowing where your child was for a day or so?  I can’t.  But you may have read of something similar happening to Mary … Continue reading

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Reflections… a Scripture verse and thought for daily living [12/30]

Luke 2:49b (NIV) “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?” Jesus, even as a boy, desired to be with His Father and to do His will.  However, sometimes as we seek to do the will of … Continue reading

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Reflections… a Scripture verse and thought for daily living [12/29]

Matthew 2:20b (NIV) “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.” God speaks to His people in many ways; sometimes through … Continue reading

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Reflections… a Scripture verse and thought for daily living [12/28]

Luke 2:38b (NIV) Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. Anna had experienced the loss of her husband.  … Continue reading

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Reflections… a Scripture verse and thought for daily living [12/27]

Luke 2:30 (NIV) “For my eyes have seen your salvation” Simeon, moved by the Spirit, knew that the child brought to the temple, Jesus, was the Christ.  May we be filled with, and guided by, the same Spirit this Christmas.  … Continue reading

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Reflections… a Scripture verse and thought for daily living [12/26]

Matthew 2:2 (NIV) “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” King Herod spoke untruthfully when he said he wanted to worship the … Continue reading

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A Christmas Eve Celebration of Praise, Prayer, and Song Service

Opening Prayer:  Father God, on this special evening of celebration, may we draw nearer to You.  Amid the hustle and bustle of Christmas, may we lift up our voices in praise and in song.  I pray that you will hear … Continue reading

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Fourth Sunday of Advent [12 23 2018] – Gentle Mary, Meek and Mild?

Today’s Passage: Luke 1:46-55 Opening Prayer: Father God, we are humbled by who You are.  We are grateful that You have chosen to lift us up and that You are merciful toward us.  At all times, but especially at this … Continue reading

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The Third Sunday of Advent [12/16/18] – So, What Should We Do?

Today’s Passage:  Luke 3:7-18 Opening Prayer:  I do not know anyone who wants to be told what to do.  Nor do I know anyone that wants to be reminded that there are consequences to actions taken or to decisions that … Continue reading

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Second Sunday of Advent – Word of God Come [12/9/2018]

Today’s Passage:  Luke 3:1-6 Opening Prayer: Father God, sometimes it feels like we are going around and around in circles.  We struggle to find a clear path to take.  May you speak to us today.  May you make our path … Continue reading

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