Month: December 2013

Crowned with Goodness

“You crown the year with Your goodness.” Psalm 65:11 NKJV. In every situation and season of life, you should expect the goodness of God. My thoughts and comments today are about “crowned with goodness.” I love Christmas, yet I loved it even more when our grandchildren were young. I loved […]

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Exhilarating Moments

“When they saw the star, they were filled with joy!” Matthew 2:10 NLT. Spiritual exhilaration is momentary, but the discovery of Jesus impacts a lifetime. My thoughts and comments today are about “exhilarating moments” Sitting in a quiet house this morning after Christmas, I am struck by the contrast between […]

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Joy and Blessing

Christmas Morning , December 25, 2013 Merry Christmas . . On this Christmas morning, we pray for you and your family to have a joy-filled Christmas and a New Year filled with the Savior’s abiding presence and abounding providence. Paul described the Incarnation and God’s purpose in his letter, “When […]

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The Christmas Mystery and Miracle

“Great is the mystery . . God was manifest in the flesh.” 1 Timothy 3:16 NKJV. No word from God is incredible, if no work of God is impossible. My thoughts and comments today are about “the Christmas mystery and miracle.” Christmas is a wonderful time of year, mysterious and […]

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Condemnation and Conviction

“Whenever our hearts condemn us . . God is greater than our hearts.” 1 John 3:20 NIV. Conviction offers restoration; condemnation threatens separation. My thoughts and comments today are about, “condemnation and conviction.” There are times when you will behave badly. A sadness of heart results, maybe even degrees of […]

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