December 23, 2024
Scripture Reference – Isaiah 61:1-3 (NRSV): The spirit of the Lord God is upon me    because the Lord has anointed me;he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed,    to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives    and release to the prisoners,to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor    and the day of vengeance of our God,    to comfort all who […]
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December 23, 2024
Scripture Reference – Isaiah 61:1-4 (NRSV): The spirit of the Lord God is upon me    because the Lord has anointed me;he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed,    to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives    and release to the prisoners,to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor    and the day of vengeance of our God,    to comfort all who […]
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December 17, 2024
Scripture Reference – Isaiah 9:1-7 (NIV): Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— The people walking in […]
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December 9, 2024
Scripture Reference – Micah 5:2-4 (MSG): But you, Bethlehem, David’s country,    the runt of the litter—From you will come the leader    who will shepherd-rule Israel.He’ll be no upstart, no pretender.    His family tree is ancient and distinguished.Meanwhile, Israel will be in foster homes    until the birth pangs are over and the child is born,And the scattered brothers come back    home […]
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December 9, 2024
Scripture Reference – Micah 5:2-5 (NRSV): But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she […]
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December 2, 2024
Scripture Reference – Isaiah 7:10-16 (CEB): Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz: “Ask a sign from the Lord your God. Make it as deep as the grave or as high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I won’t ask; I won’t test the Lord.” Then Isaiah said, “Listen, house of David! Isn’t it enough for you to be tiresome for people that you […]
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December 2, 2024
Scripture Reference – Isaiah 7:14 (NRSV): Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son and shall name him Immanuel.
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November 24, 2024
Scripture Reference – Romans 12:9-15 (CEB): Love should be shown without pretending. Hate evil, and hold on to what is good. Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other. Don’t hesitate to be enthusiastic—be on fire in the Spirit as you serve the Lord! Be happy in your […]
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November 24, 2024
Scripture Reference – Isaiah 6:1-8 (NIV): In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to […]
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November 17, 2024
Scripture Reference – John 4:4-15 (NRSV): But he had to go through Samaria. So he came to a Samaritan city called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon. A Samaritan […]
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