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December 31 Christmas, the Boldness of the Gospel

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 (NASB) This world is a mess, filled […]

December 30 Worth the Wait

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us… Isaiah 9:6 (NAS) In 1987, our first child was due at Thanksgiving. But November quietly turned into December, and our son still hadn’t made his appearance. As I anxiously awaited Kevin’s birth, I couldn’t help but compare my time of […]

December 29 The Fantasy and the Reality

“I, Jesus …I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.” The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.” Revelation 22:16- 17 (NIV) Not […]

December 28 He Came to Comfort

He hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; to comfort all that mourn. Isaiah 61: 1,2b (KJV) Have you ever noticed how the enemy loves to pull little “surprises” in the middle of an ordinary day? I […]

December 27 Perfection: In the Eye of the Beholder

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.James 1:17 (NIV) As a child on our farm in Pennsylvania, I loved the hunt for our Christmas tree. While my family crunched through the snow, we reviewed the criteria for a […]

December 26 Come, Lord Jesus

The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. Rev.22:17 (NIV) The roar of the surf at the beach always comforts me. It closes out everything except the staccato squawk […]

December 25: The Unopened Gift

Therefore, there is NOW no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 (NASB-emphasis added) Christmas is my favorite holiday. My love language of gift- giving finds this holiday season invigorating. The warm fuzzies this mother of six receives from giving and receiving gifts are tender. So rewarding are the smiles, wonder and […]

December 24: Joseph’s Reflection

Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph…? How can he now say, “I came down from heaven?” John 6:42 (NIV) When I look at Him, He looks so much like Mary and something I’ve never seen before. It’s extraordinary to realize this baby in the manger is the Lord. When I look at Him, […]

December 23: Mary’s Reflection

And Mary said, “My soul doth magnify the Lord.” Luke 1:46 (KJV) My spirit is filled with joy! My soul magnifies the Lord, For God has blessed me abundantly now and forevermore. My heart sings an ancient song with a melody new and sweet, For God has showered His grace on me. Someone like me. […]

December 22: Choices

But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son. Galatians 4:4 (KJV) Choices. They are the stuff of Christmas. Some of you probably have already made some choices for Christmas gifts. For me, buying Christmas gifts seems more difficult than ever. As I was growing up, there were some times […]