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December 6, 2015
Each to His Own
Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? Behold, an hour is coming, and has already come, for you to be scattered, each to his own home, and to leave Me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me. These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you…
December 5, 2015
Peace Will Come
Oh, dream no more of quiet life; Care finds the careless out; more wise to vow Thy heart entire to faith’s pure strife; So peace will come, thou knowest not when or how. LYRA APOSTOLICA
December 3, 2015
Hopeful Reminders
“Afflictions cannot injure when we blend them with submission.” “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 NASB “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in…
December 2, 2015
Why or Why Not Hope?
“…why should He [God] not bruise you?” This question led to an interesting discussion with my children. We listed pros and cons for suffering and troubles. I read selections from my other readings today as they provided clarity and relevance. We, then, discussed the impact of the preceding phrase on the question. “If it was…
December 1, 2015
Hopeless Endeavors vs. Hope Eternal
Conviction of sin always brings a fearful, confining sense of the law. It makes a person hopeless…. I, a guilty sinner, can never work to get right with God— it is impossible. There is only one way by which I can get right with God, and that is through the death of Jesus Christ. I…
Hope All Things
Love taketh up no malign elements; its spirit prompteth it to cover in mercy all things that ought not to be exposed, to believe all of good that can be believed, to hope all things that a good God makes possible, and to endure all things that the hope may be made good. J. H. THOM
November 30, 2015
Do Not Lose Heart
For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of…
Hope in God
Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him For the help of His presence. The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night, A prayer to the God…
November 29, 2015
Hope in Nothing Less
“For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 NASB How easy it is to quote this scripture, yet how difficult to believe! The father who brings his deaf and mute son to Jesus says, “But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!” Jesus rebukes him. “‘If You can?’ All…
Audio Advent Readings
Audio Advent readings have been added to my While Bethlehem Sleeps Page. A themed poem is available for each Advent Sunday, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day to enhance reflection during Advent wreath candle-lighting. May all be blessed and God be glorified!
