Tag: christmas
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What Does It Mean? (Christmas Advent Series, Intro.)
WHAT DOES IT MEAN? The world comes into focus as we discover Christmas. Each year God peels back a layer, rich with newly appreciated memories and formative ones of the present. I look forward to it more and more …and begin to celebrate, decorate, and sing carols earlier and earlier with each passing year …in anticipation of…
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The Child Among His Children (#jammed daily devo, day 362)
December #jammed: Grace, gifted. Day 362: His arrival. Suddenly a messenger of the Lord stood in front of them, and the darkness was replaced by a glorious light—the shining light of God’s glory. They were terrified! Luke 2:9 (VOICE) The tickets were paid for long in advance, but I had mentally ducked out of the plans I…
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The Brightened Dark. (#jammed daily devo, day 361)
December #jammed: Grace, gifted. Day 361: Finally here. “…the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified…” Luke 2:9 If we succumb to a fast paced life that isn’t suited to shelving schedules and opinions to stand and welcome God’s presence, we will miss a marvelous piece of the Christmas story. Chills run down our…
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The Cast Call (#jammed daily devo, day 357)
December #jammed: Grace, gifted. Day 357: Callbacks. “And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 The story of Christ’s birth tells of ordinary people who loved God, and ended up together on what would be the night that changed the face of…
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The Yellow Gold (#jammed daily devo, day 356)
December #jammed: Grace, gifted. Day 356: True Colors. “I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.” Psalm 57:2 The light caught my wedding bands and exposed the yellow gold purging through as the white gold finish began to wear off again. The wear reflects the reality of life…
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