“I have had neither wine nor liquor; I was only pouring out my troubles to the LORD.” 1 Samuel 1.15 To love God and live a life centered around prayer is often misunderstood by family members and friends. I join with Hanna, mother of the mighty prophet Samuel in earnest re-dedication of my life to [...]
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“Whoever says he is in the light, yet hates his brother, is still in the darkness. Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is nothing in him to cause a fall.” 1 John 2.9-10 As the new year approaches it is customary to make resolutions and wishes. Perhaps there is something I [...]
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“God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1.5 Each year the media reflects on the year that has passed, summing it up and categorizing the various events that have occurred. Perhaps I am noticing such stories this week. I hold in my heart a wish to bring the [...]
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“Our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.” 1 John 1.4 The holidays can trigger feelings of loneliness and memories of loved ones who have departed. Perhaps I am aware of the absence of a particular relationship in my life this year, or that someone in my life is feeling alone [...]
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“Your ways, O Lord, make known to me; teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior.” Psalm 25.4-5 And now as this final week of Advent draws to a close, I ask for guidance in truth and love as I prepare to experience Christmas with [...]
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“God remembered the promise of mercy, the promise God made to our fathers.” Luke 1.55 The Christmas event is not just about the baby Jesus. The birth of the Christ in Bethlehem was an evolutionary hinge moment with a long preparation and a continuing present. The preparation included countless people who trusted God and offered [...]
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“Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Luke 1.45 In this world all things are not possible. But a way exists by which many things previously thought impossible can be. That way is shown forth by people of simple faith. I remember Mary and Joseph. [...]
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“Then the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary.’” Luke 1.30 What is God calling me to do? Perhaps there is something I feel called to do, but am afraid. I gain strength today from the gentle faith of Mary who gave herself to God. I take such scriptures as textual angels, speaking [...]
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“For you are my hope, O Lord; my trust, O God, from my youth. On you I depend from birth; from my mother’s womb you are my strength.” Psalm 71.5-6 The final week of Advent brings me closer to the mystery of Christmas. I request to understand in deeply personal ways how the Christmas [...]
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“The works that the Father gave me to accomplish, these works that I perform testify on my behalf that the Father has sent me.” John 5.36 Part of the joy of going on trips is knowing where we are going to end up. The destination of the incarnation of Jesus Christ is each and every [...]
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