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Posts Tagged: god lifts the lowly
December 25, 2018
Advent Devotional: Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25
Christmas Day Do not be afraid; for see — I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people … — Luke 2:10 … according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever. — Luke 1:55 As children, setting up the Nativity scene was… Read more »
December 24, 2018
Advent Devotional: Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24
A broken circle But Moses’ hands grew weary. … Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; so his hands were steady until the sun set. — Exodus 17:12 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy … — Luke 1:54… Read more »
December 23, 2018
Advent Devotional: Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 23
He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever. — Luke 1:54–55 Night divine Father sky Appears in angel voices Glorious sound from afar. Shadows and stars appear On the night Christmas Eve Mother earth alights… Read more »
December 22, 2018
Genealogy Gems
Unexpected Surprises What genealogies reveal by Rebecca Lister Do you ever get irritated when reading genealogies in the Bible? All that “so-and-so begat so-and-so…” Most of the time, we just skip over these lists of unpronounceable names to get to the good parts that really matter. Yet, genealogies hold deep meaning for us if we… Read more »
December 22, 2018
Advent Devotional: Third Week of Advent: Saturday, December 22
All you need is love … and sent the rich away empty. — Luke 1:53 My brother was a huge Beatles fan as a teenager. Inspired by the Fab Four, he would sign birthday cards with the words “All you need is love.” Sound advice from a child of God whom the world might… Read more »
December 21, 2018
Advent Devotional: Third Week of Advent: Friday, December 21
God eases the hungering Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. — James 4:8 He has filled the hungry with good things … — Luke 1:53 Empty calories. I am an expert on that subject and, like others who indulge in too many Christmas cookies, I will greet the new… Read more »
December 20, 2018
Advent Devotional: Third Week of Advent: Thursday, December 20
Who’s lighting the Advent wreath? We, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. — Romans 12:5 … and lifted up the lowly. — Luke 1:52 Growing up, it always seemed that the same families were invited to light the church Advent wreath. And they were… Read more »
December 19, 2018
Advent Devotional: Third Week of Advent: Wednesday, December 19
Silencing Mary So the last will be first, and the first will be last. — Matthew 20:16 He has brought down the powerful from their thrones … — Luke 1:52 She had cornered the market on playing Mary. There was just no competing with her Mary costume, the best of the best when it… Read more »
December 18, 2018
Advent Devotional: Third Week of Advent: Tuesday, December 18
A special angel Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God … — 1 Peter 5:6 … He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. — Luke 1:51 I was intrigued when an angel of color was placed on the tree in the sanctuary. I was especially surprised after hearing… Read more »