Category Archives: Christmas

He Came…

Christmas Day      December 25 He didn’t come to us as a warrior… though He came to do battle against the darkness of our lives. He didn’t come to us as a conqueror… though He came to vanquish our hearts. He … Continue reading

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Christmas Story Lessons… Treasure and Ponder

December 24 “Mary treasured up all these things, and pondered them in her heart…” (Luke 2:19) This is the one verse of the Christmas story that almost seems out of place. All these wonderful, amazing events are happening – the … Continue reading

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Christmas Story Lessons… What on Earth??

December 21 “And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.’” (Luke 2:13-14) The … Continue reading

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Christmas Story Lessons… Best. News. Ever.

December 20 “And the angel said to (the shepherds), ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, … Continue reading

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Christmas Story Lessons… In with the Down-and-Out

 December 19 “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them…” Have you ever felt like an outcast? An outsider? Not … Continue reading

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Christmas Story Lessons… Life Interrupted

December 18 “Jospeh went up… from the town of Nazereth… to Bethlehem… to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child…” (from Luke 2:4-5) Have you ever noticed that life hardly ever turns out like you plan it? … Continue reading

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Christmas Story Lessons… Rule & Order

December 17 There are so many lessons to be learned from within the Christmas story. All this week we are looking at what God is teaching us…and seeking to apply His lessons into our lives… Luke’s account of the birth … Continue reading

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What do you give to the God Who has everything?

November 26 “…this is what The LORD requires of you…” (from Micah 6:8) We have just passed Thanksgiving… and that means that our thoughts are now turning towards Christmas (although many stores have been trying to “turn our thoughts” since … Continue reading

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What’s in a Name? Pt. 2

December 25 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and will call Him Immanuel…And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (from Isaiah 7:14; 9:6) Yesterday, we began talking about the … Continue reading

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What’s in a Name?

December 24 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and will call Him Immanuel…And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (from Isaiah 7:14; 9:6) Back in Bible times, a name … Continue reading

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