Yikes! Just 10 days until Christmas Eve!By now you may have been overwhelmed by the holiday crazies. Here are some thoughts to help you get back on track. SIMPLE TRUTH: As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our…
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Advent, Week 2: Friday
Mary got up and hurried to a city in the Judean highlands. She entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. With a loud voice she blurted out, “God has blessed you above all women, and he has…
Advent, Week 2: Thursday
When Elizabeth was six months pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee, to a virgin who was engaged to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David’s house. The virgin’s name was Mary. When the angel came to her, he said, “Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you!” She…
Advent, Week 2: Wednesday
Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure of this? My wife and I are very old.” The angel replied, “I am Gabriel. I stand in God’s presence. I was sent to speak to you and to bring this good news to you. Know this: What I have spoken will come true at…
Advent, Week 2: Tuesday
An angel from the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw the angel, he was startled and overcome with fear. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah. Your prayers have been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will give birth to your son and you must name him…
Advent, Week 2: Monday
God Chooses a Family for His Son During the rule of King Herod of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah. His wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. They were both righteous before God, blameless in their observance of all the Lord’s commandments and regulations. They…
Advent Week 1, Saturday
Simple Pleasures: Snow When adults see snow, they think of shovels and traffic jams. When children see snow they think of fun! So the next time the snow falls, let your inner child out. Build a snowman, make a snow angel, go sledding. Too much? Then how about going outside and catch a few flakes…
Advent, Week 1, Friday
A shoot will grow up from the stump of Jesse; a branch will sprout from his roots.The Lord’s spirit will rest upon him, a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of planning and strength, a spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord.He will delight in fearing the Lord.He won’t judge by appearances, nor decide by hearsay.He will judge…
Advent, Week 1, Thursday
Christ is Prophesied A child has been born to us; God has given a son to us. He will be responsible for leading the people.His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God, Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace.Power and peace will be in his kingdom and will continue to grow forever.He will rule as king on David’s throne and…
Advent, Week 1, Wednesday
Christ is Prophesied The people who walk in darkness shall see a great Light—a Light that will shine on all those who live in the land of the shadow of death. Isaiah 9: 2 TLB A Light for all of us, for we all live in the “land of the shadow of death.” Oh, come,…