Jesus was the greatest sign we could ever receive to show us God’s love. His birth represents an invitation to all of us to become children of God and heirs to the kingdom. It is one of the many promises of God to us. We are His children. The kingdom belongs to us through Him. Continue reading “An Invitation”
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FINDING PEACE I heard a survey on the radio the other day which said that more people do not like listening to Christmas music than those who do. The majority of people who do not like to listen to Christmas music said it is because it stresses them out. It is a reminder of allContinue reading
ANTICIPATION
Advent is a season filled with eager anticipation, hope and glorious expectation. It’s a time to celebrate the arrival of our Lord. We live on the other side of His birth, knowing the story of Joseph, Mary, how there was no room for them at the inn. We know that Jesus was born intoContinue reading “ANTICIPATION”
HEAVENLY PEACE
“Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace” Silent Night “You will keep in perfect peace, those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” Isaiah 26:3 The Oxford English Dictionary definesContinue reading “HEAVENLY PEACE”
EVERLASTING LIGHT
“O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight” O Little Town of Bethlehem “At the same time, it isContinue reading “EVERLASTING LIGHT”
THE WAY
Jesus is the greatest gift we could ever receive – a true, tangible representation of God’s love.
THIS IS CHRIST THE KING
“This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary.” What Child Is This “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 AlthoughContinue reading “THIS IS CHRIST THE KING”
REST BESIDE THE WEARY ROAD
“O ye beneath life’s crushing load,Whose forms are bending low,Who toil along the climbing wayWith painful steps and slow;Look now, for glad and golden hoursCome swiftly on the wing;Oh rest beside the weary roadAnd hear the angels sing.” It Came Upon the Midnight Clear “Come to me all who are weary and burdened and IContinue reading “REST BESIDE THE WEARY ROAD”
DO YOU KNOW WHAT I KNOW?
Do you know what I know In your palace wall mighty king Do you know what I know A child, a child Shivers in the cold Let us bring him silver and gold” Do You Hear What I Hear “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make aContinue reading “DO YOU KNOW WHAT I KNOW?”
RESPONDING WITH FAITH
“Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains” Angels We Have Heard On High “In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.” Luke 2:1 It was the ultimate birth announcement. Christ was born! ItContinue reading “RESPONDING WITH FAITH”