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JOHN BAPTIZES JESUS
What a sight he was, this man who was preaching repentance and washing sins away through baptism. This was the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah – born in their old age – promised by the Angel of the Lord to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, God, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged baptism, encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, Jesus' baptism, john the baptist, Mary's journey
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AWAY IN A MANGER
Anyone who has given birth knows that a baby usually arrives when it’s ready, not when we are. There wasn’t any place to go. No rooms were left in the inn. I can picture the innkeeper, up to his ears … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Advent, Baby Jesus, Christmas, encouragement, Inspiration, Poetry, Salvation, Son of God
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WHAT LOVE IS THIS?
A child is born – it happens every day. But when our Lord, Savior, Messiah, Baby, Jesus, King, Emerged from Mary’s womb, lt was more than extraordinary, God chose to come to us, to live among us, to be human … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Christian devotions, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Advent, Christmas, encouragement, God's Love, Inspiration, Jesus, trinity
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ARE WE WHAT WE DO?
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” Benjamin Franklin achievement – noun – something that has been done or achieved through effort : a result of hard work Are we shortchanging our children, by … Continue reading
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Tagged achievement, encouragement, God, Inspiration, motivation
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RULES OR SUGGESTIONS?
The Ten Commandments were not given as suggestions or options, but as definitive laws which we must obey. The laws of our land are also intended to be kept, and if not they will have penalties. The penalty for not … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotion, Hell, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged America, encouragement, Gods law, gospel, Inspiration, ten commandments
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WHAT IS TRUTH?
I wonder if Pontius Pilate had any idea what Jesus was saying when he heard the accused firmly state that he indeed was a king. Here was an ordinary criminal declaring His defense. Pilate probably was trying to engage our Lord … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Jesus, truth, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, Jesus, truth
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TAGS
This familiar tag can be found everywhere. My mother did everything by the book and nearly had a heart attack when my husband ripped a tag off of a pillow. She was certain the police would be there in an instant to arrest him … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotion, christianity, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, God, Inspiration, Labels, Religion
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WHAT A FRIEND
Joseph M. Scriven penned these words 1855, but the still remain pertinent today. I have many friends who are facing difficulties in this world. Many I have never met, some are closer than actual family, and there are those who … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotion, Faith, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, Friendship, Inspiration, trials
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WOE IS ME!
When it comes to being depressed, all you have to do is look at A.A. Milne’s character from “Winnie the Pooh,” Eeyore. That poor guy really had it bad – right? His biggest concern was making sure that his tail … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, depression, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, Hope, Inspiration, motivation
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SO, WHAT’S THE PLAN?
OK, I give up. What’s the plan? It’s so easy to get discouraged when looking at what lies ahead, because of the unknown. If only everything was spelled out in simple language. For centuries people have wanted to know what their … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, goals, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged anxiiety, Depression, encouragement, fears, Goals, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life, motivation, Religion, trust
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MEAT & POTATOES
After another holiday of stuffing ourselves with all kinds of good things to eat, calories and sweet treats, I can’t help but think about how important our diets are. I’m not talking about the stuff we put into our mouths, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian daily devotion, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, encouragement, FAITH, God's food, healthy diet, Heroes of faith, Inspiration, Jesus
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COME UNTO ME
There are days when I wish I could simply walk into heaven and know that God would be waiting there with open arms. There are other days when I feel there is still so much I should do here … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Faith, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, anxious, encouragement, God, Hope, hurting, illness, Inspiration, Jesus, Love, troubles, trust
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NOW WHAT?
Their world had been torn apart. The tomb was empty. Jesus was dead and now someone had stolen His body. It was more than they could bear. The early morning revelation must’ve been one of the most exciting part of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, God, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged confidence, encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, God, gospel, Inspiration, Jesus, Religion, resurrection, Sharing
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HE IS NOT HERE. HE IS RISEN!
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© He died that I could live. He suffered pain and loss. He gave all He could give, upon that rugged cross. But on that awesome day, so many years ago, He for my sins … Continue reading
Posted in art, Easter, Jesus, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, Easter, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Poetry, resurrection
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RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION
Each year for 30 some years, this man and His family travelled to Jerusalem for the Passover Feast. It was as much apart of His life as studying the scriptures. His mission was about to be fulfilled. When He entered … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Week, Jesus, Uncategorized, worship
Tagged adoration, Christianity, Church, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Jesus cleansing the temple, Religion, thoughts, trust, Worship
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THE TOMB
According to Jewish custom, burial of the dead had to take place on the same day of death. His body had been turned over to Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. The women followed and watched as Jesus was carried to … Continue reading
Posted in God, Holy Week, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged christian daily devotions, death, encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, Inspiration, Jesus, prophesy, resurrection, Sin
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REDEMPTION
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Through the cobwebs of existence – through the darkness of our strife – Through the dankness of our sinfulness and wickedness of life Through the deepest, darkest pits of hell and the helplessness we … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian Poetry, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, christian daily devotions, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Poetry, redemption, Religion, Sin
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THE CURSE OF THE CROSS
Many years ago, a group of our church members were putting the finishing touches on our newly built sanctuary. My husband had the honor of constructing the cross which would be placed at the front. It was made of railroad ties … Continue reading
Posted in cross, Jesus, Lent, Uncategorized
Tagged christian daily devotions, cross of Christ, encouragement, Eternal Life, FAITH, God, God's Love, Inspiration, Jesus, Passion, Religion
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JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA
He was a well respected member of the community, wealthy beyond most standards and a leader in the Sanhedrin. A native of Arimathea, he now called home Jerusalem. He undoubtedly knew that his life was soon coming to an end, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Faith, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged characters of the passion, death, everlasting life, forgiveness, God, Jesus, Lent, Passion History, persecution, Religion
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MALCHUS
There are many minor characters in the Passion story. One of them was a servant of the high priest Caiaphas, named Malchus. Most of us remember him being the victim of Peter’s sword and having his ear restored miraculously by Jesus, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, healing, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged christian daily devotions, encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, healing, Inspiration, Jesus, Lent, Passion, prayer
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