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December 9: Violet’s Promise

“I am the Alpha and the Omega” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8 (NIV) Recently, I received a very special gift from our daughter. An email, marked “Violet’s Pictures” in the subject line, caused my heart to leap with joy. I hurriedly clicked […]

December 8: He Will Come Again!

For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to […]

December 7: He Came

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 5:8 (ESV) When I think upon that scene Upon a starry night It makes me ponder Jesus Christ And how He made things right! He came to us a newborn babe So innocent to save us. My heart rejoices at the scene The […]

December 11: He’s Coming to Town!

Oh Lord, You have searched me and known me. Psalm 139:1(NIV) “You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town!” Oh the fear that would rise in me as a child in hearing these words sung over and over again throughout the […]

December 10: Love Comes from God

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 (NIV) Only the Lord can bring true peace and love in times of turmoil and stress. When families are brought (forced) together for a Christmas event, the blessing of […]

December 6: Power of the Spoken Word

And Mary said, “Behold, the handmaiden of the Lord: be it unto me according to your word,” and the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38 (KJV) Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, showed wisdom beyond her years. She was a real person, you know, flesh and blood, like you and me. Yet, when […]

December 5: Angels, Shepherds, and Mary

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 (NASB) Casting announcements for the children’s Christmas pageant were posted! Young aspiring actors looked for their names to depict the story of Jesus’s birth. The town buzzed with anticipation, or […]

December 3: Come, Worship King Jesus

After coming into the house they (Magi) saw the child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshipped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11-12 (NASB) The Magi, also known as the three kings or three wise men, worshipped Jesus and […]

December 2: A Christmas Longing

She [Anna] did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2:37-38 (ESV) It took years to name the feeling […]

December 4: I Knew You Would Come!

For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost. Matthew 18:11 (NASB) Christmas isn’t only about a baby in a manger. The true meaning of Christmas lies beyond the sentimental, earthly trappings we commonly associate with Christmas. There’s a powerful, glorious gospel revealed in the event. As promised, God came to […]