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I Have A Dream

1 Timothy 2:8  I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. Tomorrow we celebrate the life and achievements of the influential American civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. He shared his dream of equality and peace in… Continue Reading “I Have A Dream”

The Parable of the Talents

  Matthew 25:14-27  Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his… Continue Reading “The Parable of the Talents”

Happy New Year

  Luke 19:3-6  He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus was coming that way. When Jesus reached the spot,… Continue Reading “Happy New Year”

Merry Christmas

Matthew 1:18-2:12 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a… Continue Reading “Merry Christmas”

Christmas Preparations

Luke 10:40-42  But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”  “Martha, Martha,” the… Continue Reading “Christmas Preparations”

What Should I Give?

Matthew 2:9-11  After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were over… Continue Reading “What Should I Give?”

The Music of Advent

Malachi 4:2  But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall. The music played during advent may be my favorite part of preparing… Continue Reading “The Music of Advent”

The Wishbone

2 Timothy 2:22  Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. I don’t know about you, but I found it difficult to relax with my family this… Continue Reading “The Wishbone”

Blessings Abound

Ezekiel 35:26 – I will cause my people and their homes around my holy hill to be a blessing. And I will send showers, showers of blessings, which will come just when they are needed.  How has God showered you with blessings this past year?… Continue Reading “Blessings Abound”

Hemmed In

Psalms 139:5-6  You hem me in – behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. I love the imagery found throughout the Psalms! The quilt in the picture above is… Continue Reading “Hemmed In”