Advent Devotion – December 16

December 16, 2021 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  John 3:16 (KJV) What is Christmas all about? It’s not found in toys, or lights, or beautifully decorated trees.  It isn’t found...

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Advent Devotion – December 15

December 15, 2021 “and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”  Matthew 2:11(KJV) Gifts!  When we think of Christmas, we think of gifts.  Imagine a Christmas without gifts.  A Christmas without gifts would be like Thanksgiving without a turkey.  It would...

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Advent Devotion – December 14

December 14, 2021 ‘ He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, “I am not the Christ.”’  John 1:20 (NIV) Many great teachers have taught.  Through their teachings we have learned important lessons about life.  We have learned from the great teachers truths to apply to our lives.  We...

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Advent Devotion – December 13

December 13, 2021 In 1914 at the Height of World War I, something miraculous occurred.  All along the Western Front, British and German soldiers lay down their weapons.  The battlefield became neutral territory.  The men came to one another and exchanged gifts of whatever they had.  The peace continued for...

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Advent Devotion – December 12

December 12, 2021 Two-thousand years ago the nation of Israel was in bondage to a Foreign Government.  They had  been enslaved and under foreign rule for centuries.  They were in need of a deliverer.  And God heard their cries for help.  And so he sent his Son at the appointed...

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Advent Devotion – December 10

December 10, 2021 In Psalm 16:11, we read, “You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. (NIV)”  Truly being in the presence of God is a great joy.  There are times that...

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Advent Devotion – December 9

December 9, 2021 “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.'”  Matthew 2:6 (NIV) It was a small insignificant town.  Not much to...

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Advent Devotion – December 8

December 8, 2021 “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.” Matthew 2:10 (KJV) Have you ever waited for something?  Have you ever searched long and hard for something?  Have you ever desperately sought for something?  Frustration begins to set in.  You know that what you are...

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Advent Devotion – December 7

December 7, 2021 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”  Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) The Prophecy of Isaiah is a promise of Peace. ...

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