Not The Calendar Day But The Together Day by Laura Rodgers
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, let the sea roar and all that fills it, let the field exult and everything in it. Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord, for he is coming. Psalm 96:11-13 The countdown to Christmas is always a big […]
Kindness Is Behind All Acts of Service by Linda Greason
He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds. Titus 2:14 Several years ago, I needed to hire a school counselor for my elementary school. A veteran special education teacher, Liz, felt that […]
Walking in Darkness by Andrew Riley
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. Isaiah 9:2 I have been to many Christmas Eve services, and I always love the time when the lights go out, candles are lit across the sanctuary, and a capella voices sing “Silent Night.” As peaceful and inspiring as these memories are, the context of […]
The Prince of Peace by Linda Armstrong
And he will be their peace. Micah 5:5 Once my brother and I knew our letters and numbers, my mother would label the presents under the tree with a code so that we would not be able to tell which package would be for whom. One year, for instance, I remember it was a numeral […]
Hidden Mangers by Steve Hemphill
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Luke 2:12 The Adventure of Advent is nearly over! Probably everyone reading this devotional has a childhood experience where you participated in a nativity play or scene. If you were a girl, the only real […]
Loving Others by Gary Smith
Restore us, God Almighty; make your face shine on us; that we may be saved. Psalm 80:7 NIV Two more sleeps! Just two more sleeps! John 3:16 tells us God loves the world so much he gave to it his only Son. That is a lot of love. He did not just give his Son […]