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Bask in the Peace of Christmas

Luke 2:1-20  In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register.… Continue Reading “Bask in the Peace of Christmas”

Following the Star

Matthew 2:8-11  He (King Herod) sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” After they had heard the king,… Continue Reading “Following the Star”

Tradition

Matthew 15:3-9  Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ But you say that… Continue Reading “Tradition”

Relocation

Psalm 84:1-5  How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home and the swallow a… Continue Reading “Relocation”

Be Still

Psalm 46:10-11: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. As we enter the advent season, it… Continue Reading “Be Still”

Give Thanks

1 Thessalonians 5:18  Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Spend the first 5 minutes of your day in quiet time with Jesus this week, thanking him for all he has done. Happy Thanksgiving to all… Continue Reading “Give Thanks”

Peacemakers

James 3:17-18:  But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. A soldier’s boots are big shoes to… Continue Reading “Peacemakers”

Knitting

Proverbs 12:1  Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. “In knitting, as in everything else, you learn as much from your mistakes as you do from your successes.” -Pam Allen, Editor, Interweave Press I have had the privilege of… Continue Reading “Knitting”

Affliction

Romans 12:12  Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Affliction – hardships, calamities and suffering often lasting a long time. Sometimes imposed by others, sometimes self imposed and at other times divinely imposed. Cancer, an affliction none of us want to… Continue Reading “Affliction”

Pearls of Wisdom

Proverbs 31:26-28  She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. she watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and called her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. Last… Continue Reading “Pearls of Wisdom”