Advent Devotional – December 11

Meeting our Savior face to face In Jesus’ name the nations will put their hope.  –  Matthew 12:21 The phone rang at bedtime, and I picked it up. “We’ve got…

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Advent Devotional – December 10

The audacity of hope “Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.” The actor Christopher Reeve, who became a quadriplegic because of an equestrian accident, once shared this quote. Reeves, who went…

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Advent Devotional – December 9

A greater hope Have you ever felt an overwhelming loss of hope? Everyone needs hope to keep on living. A faithful Christian, my father-in-law at almost 91 seemed to lose…

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Advent Devotional – December 8

Our emotional reservoir Hope is a fundamental component of the life of the righteous.  –  Proverbs 23:18 Hope. What a powerful four letter word! Hope is an optimistic attitude of…

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Advent Devotional – December 7

A grand intervention Please read Esther 4:1-17 With the advent of Christmas, we often rejoice in the hope that comes from joy of the season and the anticipation of the…

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Advent Devotional – December 6

Peace in believing May the God of hope fill you all with joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Ho-ly Spirit you may abound in…

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Advent Devotional – December 5

Peace in God’s creation Please read Isaiah 55:10-13 Christmastime is a season in which we celebrate the creation of God’s son on earth. This season brings with it a joy…

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Advent Devotional – December 4

Crying out for peace And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  – Isaiah 9:6 Patrick Henry was a statesman dedicated to peace and to…

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Advent Devotional – December 3

Shepherds of peace “I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak…”   –  Ezekiel 34:16 How do we find peace…

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Advent Devotional – December 2

A lasting impact As wars rage around us, as epidemics spread like wildfire, and as children in our own commu-nity hunger, we often wonder what impact we can have to…

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