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Daily Bread- Mosaic of Beauty December 15, 2018Sitting in the courtyard of the Church of the Visitation in Ein Karem, Israel, I was overwhelmed with the beautiful display of 67 mosaics containing the words of Luke 1:46–55 in as many languages. Traditionally known as the Magnificat from the Latin “to magnify,” these verses are Mary’s joyous response to the announcement that she will be the mother of the M […]Lisa Samra
- Heaven’s Love Song December 14, 2018In 1936, songwriter Billy Hill released a popular hit song titled “The Glory of Love.” Before long a nation was singing about the joy of doing even little things out of love for one another. Fifty years later, lyricist Peter Cetera wrote a more romantic song with a similar title. He imagined two people living forever, knowing together, they did it all— for […]Mart DeHaan
- The “Hope for a Baby” Tree December 13, 2018After wrapping the tree with clear twinkle lights, I tied pink and blue bows on its branches and christened it our “Hope for a Baby” Christmas tree. My husband and I had been waiting for a baby through adoption for over four years. Surely by Christmas! Every morning I stopped at the tree and prayed, reminding myself of God’s faithfulness. On December 21 we r […]Elisa Morgan
- Mosaic of Beauty December 15, 2018
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- Hours of Darkness December 15, 2018Betrayed by a friend and abandoned by His disciples. Arrested, falsely accused, and denied justice, He was condemned to die in a most shameful and painful way (Luke 23:22-24).K. T. Sim
- Helping and Serving December 14, 2018When a busy mother asks her teenager to clean her room, the daughter replies in an irritated voice, “Can’t you see I’m busy?” The mother retorts, “You are busy. I’m busy too. But you’re busy with your own stuff, while I’m busy with everyone else’s stuff!”Poh Fang Chia
- We Are Family December 13, 2018During a conference, believers in Jesus discussed differing perspectives on the relationship between Scripture and science. Although we disagreed about important matters, it was obvious the participants on all sides loved Jesus. We didn’t let our differences disguise our bond as members of God’s family. In fact, our unity seemed even sweeter because it shone […]Mike Wittmer
- Hours of Darkness December 15, 2018
Category Archives: sin
A Call to Repentance by charles stanley
A Call to Repentance HEBREWS 4:13-16 How many times have you gotten caught in a “guilt cycle”? This involves confessing the same old sin, telling God you’re sorry, and promising not to do it again–while suspecting that you probably will. … Continue reading
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Sin and Rain
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. ( 1 John 1:9 *NKJV ) “Out of the mouths of Babe’s” category, hear a 6 year old … Continue reading
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LET GO OF THE PAST
LET GO OF THE PAST My child, Give up! Give up those hurts of the past. It’s time to move on. satan loves to have you live in the past because that renders you ineffective to live in the present-in … Continue reading
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LIVING YOUR LIFE WITHOUT SIN
LIVING YOUR LIFE WITHOUT SIN There was a little girl, who’s father was a pastor. One day, she came to her father and said, “Daddy, can a person go their whole life without sinning?” The father answered, … Continue reading
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Refocusing Life on Jesus by charles stanley
Refocusing Life on Jesus JOHN 15:4-6 Today’s passage encourages us to stay connected to Jesus. The image of Him as the vine and believers as the branches helps us understand that apart from Him, we can do nothing. It is … Continue reading
The Final Exam by charles stanley
The Final Exam Matthew 25:31-40 Pay attention because there will be a test later.” Upon completing their schooling, most people are relieved not to have to hear those words anymore. Well, your testing days are not quite over, because God … Continue reading
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what is your Anthem ?
“The sin that so easily trips us up.” Hebrews 12:1 Achilies, the Greek hero of the Trojan War, was invulnerable, with one exception: his heel. Shoot him there and he’d go down. Guess what? He died from an arrow … Continue reading
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God’s View of Mankind by charles stanley
God’s View of Mankind HEBREWS 2:6-18 To understand the purposes and ways of the Lord, we need to comprehend His perspective of mankind. So often, we rely on our human viewpoint instead of trying to see ourselves through His eyes. … Continue reading
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Roads….
“Broad is the road that leads to destruction … Narrow [is] the road that leads to life.” Matthew 7:13-14 As we think about our life journey with Jesus, the Way, we find that Jesus has lots of helpful guidelines for … Continue reading
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one criminal and Jesus
He said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Luke 23:42 When Jesus was on the cross, two criminals hung on either side of him. One of them received the gift of eternal life that day by trusting … Continue reading
