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Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.  Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.  And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that… Read More »

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men! Luke 2:14 Isaiah tells us that Jesus will be our Prince of Peace, and just like the Jewish people waiting for the Messiah’s arrival, we truly do not understand who He truly is and came to be to us. Using today’s definition… Read More »

A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones.  Proverbs 17:22 Sameach(merry) in the Hebrew describes a state of settled gladness that springs from a covenant relationship and favor of God and His blessing that make us gleeful and rejoicing. In typical Hebrew fashion the word merry has a much deeper meaning than… Read More »

Go through His gates, giving thanks; walk through His courts, giving praise. Offer Him your gratitude and praise His holy name.    Psalm 100:4 NLV Right now people are finding it hard to be thankful, between the snow and cold I hear more grumbling than words from merry hearts filled with  comfort and joy. The thankful hearts of celebrating… Read More »

In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by his victory over them on the cross. Colossians 2:15 The other day I heard a new rendition of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. And although I have never really liked that carol for some reason that day the words “to… Read More »

I will offer You my grateful heart, for I am Your unique creation, filled with wonder and awe.     You have approached even the smallest details with excellence;     Your works are wonderful; I carry this knowledge deep within my soul. Psalm 139:14 VOICE Yesterday we had the first accumulating snow of the season, meager and messy as it… Read More »

The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.”  Matthew 4:16 As much as times have changed, it seems people have not. There have always been people who not only live in darkness, but John 3:19 tells us… Read More »

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises. Romans 15:13 AMP In recent years scientific studies have shown the effects of awe and wonder… Read More »

 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.  Romans 15:13 Now that Thanksgiving is officially over the Advent Season begins tomorrow. Advent is a time for us to prepare our hearts… Read More »

 Then [with a deep longing] you will seek Me and require Me [as a vital necessity] and [you will] find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 Today is Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when shoppers are all revved up for those big amazing buys to fill all those Christmas… Read More »