Category Archives: Advent

LUKE 8 – BE SOWERS OF SEEDS

READ LUKE 8 In the very first verse of this chapter we read that Jesus and His followers traveled from one town to another spreading the good news. Jesus, the true Evangelist was showing through example how we should share … Continue reading

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LUKE 7 – HE CAME FOR ALL PEOPLE

READ LUKE 7 The first few verses of this chapter deal with another of Jesus’ miraculous healings. It was done from a distance, because the one being healed had representation from his employer.  The centurion was apparently was a good … Continue reading

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LUKE SIX – BLESSED WORDS

READ LUKE SIX This chapter is filled with so much meat. It begins by discussing the Pharisees insistence on not working on the Sabbath. Such things as eating some gathered corn from the field or healing the sick from their … Continue reading

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BLUE CHRISTMAS

It’s that time of year again.  For almost two months we put ourselves through so much unnecessary stress.  We fret over Thanksgiving dinner and preparing the feast.  We make travel arrangements to accommodate a true family get together.  We struggle … Continue reading

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LUKE 5 – FOLLOW ME

  READ LUKE 5 Jesus was beginning to gather large crowds.  His message was one they’d been longing to hear for ages.  The promised Messiah was in their midst and they were eager to hear what He had to say. … Continue reading

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OVER THE MEADOW & THROUGH THE WOODS

“Over the meadow and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go.” These were words of excitement for us as we prepared to spend the Christmas holiday with our children’s grandparents. The words changed into tremendous challenge as we packed … Continue reading

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IN THE WILDERNESS

READ LUKE 4 All four Gospels share the good news of Jesus, Christ, the Messiah.  Jesus was flesh and blood, just like you and me, because he was born in the same way we were.  He was subject to pain, … Continue reading

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LUKE THREE – MAKE WAY FOR THE LORD

READ LUKE THREE Luke opens this chapter by telling us who was ruling at the time, where this was taking place and the prophesy that was being fulfilled through it all.  John, the Baptist was now 30 years old and … Continue reading

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LUKE TWO – UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN

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LUKE CHAPTER ONE

The opening verses of the first chapter of Luke are a dedication of sorts to a prominent citizen of Antioch who was a contemporary of the author.  They were both men of wealth and education. Luke felt it necessary to … Continue reading

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THE BOOK OF LUKE

The season of Advent is upon us.  The word is derived from the Latin “adventus”,” which means ‘to come. ‘ Literally the word references the appearance or coming of someone important or of noble birth.  There are many traditions connected … Continue reading

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BARREN WASTELAND

Barreness means without life or unproductive. In this Advent Season, let’s focus NOT on the things that fill time, take our energy, destroy our joy, but rather on the fulfillment of God’s promises to us. Don’t let the busyness of … Continue reading

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YOU WILL NAME HIM – JESUS!

When it comes to naming our children, we usually put a lot of thought into it.  We check to see the origin of the name and its meaning.  When we named our third child Joy, Noel, it was partially because … Continue reading

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NO GREATER LOVE

An amazing thing happens after the birth of a child. All the pain you endured is replaced with joy and anticipation for the new life you hold in your arms. You check to see if all the little fingers and … Continue reading

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BLUE CHRISTMAS

I’m not a huge Elvis fan, but his song about a blue Christmas hits home for me at this time of year.  All the hustle and bustle going on in our world – all the confusion about politics and the … Continue reading

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BORN IN THE CITY OF DAVID . . .

Bethlehem wasn’t a big town, but it was bursting at the seams as people entered from all over the country to be counted for the census. Imagine a little farm community where the people gathered to do their trading. I suppose some folks camped … Continue reading

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THE WAITING IS OVER

ORIGINALLY POSTED DECEMBER 24, 2017 BY ATIMETOSHARE.ME He was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of a virgin.  This in itself is impossible to comprehend, yet Jesus did this, because of His great compassion for us.  He was there … Continue reading

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FEAR NOT

Fear not, for I am with you;     be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,     I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Don’t worry, Don’t be afraid, It’s … Continue reading

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BREATH OF HEAVEN

A young girl of thirteen or so, was about her daily chores, when suddenly an angel appeared out of nowhere and began to give her the most astonishing news.  Sounds like a story line for a science fiction novel or … Continue reading

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THE WORD WAS MADE MAN

“You should point to the whole man Jesus and say, That is God.”   Martin Luther How can it be – a child conceived by the Holy Spirit, within the womb of a virgin?  Why is it that God decided to take on … Continue reading

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