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Advent 2020 – Day 7 Love over Fear
Post Views = 658What were the angels’ first words to the shepherds on the first Christmas night? “Fear not!” (Luke 2:10) Those same words were uttered by angels earlier to Zechariah (Luke 1:13), to Mary (Luke 1:30), and to Joseph (Matthew 1:20). Fear not. Do not be afraid. Perhaps God is encouraging you not to…
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Advent 2020 – Day 6 Grace
Post Views = 770Grace is defined as “the free and unmerited favor of God.” (Merriam-Webster dictionary) Think about that. God favors you! The Eternal One favors each one of us. The Creator of the universe became one of us because of this favor, this grace. That’s today’s word: GRACE. Grace to me is incomprehensible and beautiful and freeing and empowering. It’s better than…
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Advent 2020 – Day 5 Simplicity
Post Views = 843Think about this: God, the Creator of the universe, didn’t ask for a crown or a palace or fancy clothes or even guaranteed food each day. No, this God came as a baby born to ordinary parents. A crib wasn’t even asked for. This baby was born in a barn and laid…
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Advent 2020 – Day 4 Inclusion
Post Views = 906Jesus came to draw people to God…ALL people. Even the angels said that first Christmas night, “I bring you good tidings of great joy for ALL people.” (Luke 2:10) Today’s word is INCLUSION. One of Jesus’ most radical acts was who he included. In fact, this is what got him in trouble…
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Advent 2020-Day 3 Forgiveness
Post Views = 801Jesus came to show that God forgives with no strings attached. Pure and simple forgiveness. No conditions. No retribution. No condemnation. (John 3:17) No vengeance. Just forgiveness. That’s today’s word: FORGIVENESS. This is essential to who Jesus was, to His message, and therefore, to the essence of God. And if forgiveness is…
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Advent 2020 – Day 2 Come, Lord Jesus
Post Views = 813Jesus came as a baby, born to a teenage mother, born in a barn with angels announcing “Peace on earth!” Jesus did not come as a warrior king, ready to conquer His enemies and set up an earthly kingdom. His birth proclaims peace. His words promote harmony. His life declares NONVIOLENCE. This is…