| December 21, 2024 |
December 21 – God for Us |
In our culture, Christmas time is associated with family, presents, giving, hospitality, and seasonal warmth. However, during that first Christmas season there was a threatening charge laid against Christ and His family. Herod had issued a murderous decree to have |
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| December 20, 2024 |
December 20 – God with Us |
The long-awaited pronouncement finally came. Messiah had come. The promised seed of woman, the incomparable Prince of Glory, the Savior of souls had arrived. Emmanuel, as Isaiah prophesied, was His name: God with us. The most unthinkable, unbelievable, yet undeniable |
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| December 19, 2024 |
December 19 – God in Us |
All throughout the Old Testament we find men and women who demonstrated faith in God. From Genesis to Revelation this is the essence of salvation. By grace we are saved through faith. Faith in God is the bedrock of our |
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| December 13, 2024 |
December 13 – The Gift of Giving |
It was John Bunyon who said, “You have not lived today unless you have done something for someone who cannot repay you.” Giving is not just an act; it is an attitude, a mindset. Giving may manifest itself in the |
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| December 12, 2024 |
December 12 – Giving Silver, Getting Gold |
Before Hudson Taylor became the world-renowned missionary to China, he worked with a field doctor in preparation of his ministry. One night he was asked to visit a poor widow woman who had become very ill. He began praying for |
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| December 11, 2024 |
December 11 – History-Maker |
In his book, Crazy Love, Francis Chan shares a story about a young girl who had a desire to give Bibles to her unsaved friends. Brooke Bronkowski, a fourteen-year old freshman in high school, would earn money by babysitting so |
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| December 9, 2024 |
December 9 – The Family of God |
I always stand amazed at the striking differences between the Wise Men and the shepherds. They literally were worlds apart. These two groups were different socially, financially, religiously, and even intellectually. The Wise Men were more than likely from |
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| December 8, 2024 |
December 8 – The Royal Baby Shower |
I remember being overwhelmed at the first baby shower we had for our twin boys. The church where I served as pastor generously gave us outfits, diapers, toys, carriages, bottles, and just about anything that squeaked. As we went through |
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| December 7, 2024 |
December 7 – Giving Praise in the Storm |
Outside our bedroom window a little brown-speckled bird has made her nest. She has been there for a few weeks now, but I had forgotten she was there until recently. While going to bed, I heard her singing. I thought |
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| December 6, 2024 |
December 6 – Spending all the Gift Card |
Every year, millions of dollars are unclaimed through unused gift cards. In many cases, even if the card is used there is oftentimes a small percentage that is left on the balance. This proves to be a gain for department |
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