“O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light.” ~ We Three Kings “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the lightContinue reading “PERFECT LIGHT”
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THE CHRIST THORN
“The holly bears a prickle, As sharp as any thorn, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ On Christmas Day in the morn. The holly bears a bark, As bitter as any gall, And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ For to redeem us all.” – The Holly and the Ivy “And the soldiers twisted together aContinue reading “THE CHRIST THORN”
UNCHANGING
From my Advent Devotional: A Thrill of Hope based on Christmas Hymns
A THRILL OF HOPE
From my Advent Devotional: A Thrill of Hope
Devotions based on Christmas Hymns
First Monday of Advent: FINDING PEACE
“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.” Psalm 23:1-3 I heard on the radio the other day a survey which showed that more people do not like listening to Christmas music than those who do. The majorityContinue reading “First Monday of Advent: FINDING PEACE”
First Sunday of Advent: ANTICIPATION
“I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.” Psalm 130:5 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 ofContinue reading “First Sunday of Advent: ANTICIPATION”
Throwback Thursday: GOD IS CALLING (Advent 2017)
2 Thessalonians 2:14; Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; 1 Corinthians 15:58 “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God.” Revelation 21:3 I wasContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: GOD IS CALLING (Advent 2017)”
Throwback Thursday: INVITED (Advent 2018)
Acts 16:5; Luke 7:36; Ephesians 3:3-7 “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. The Word became flesh and made his dwellingContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: INVITED (Advent 2018)”
2019 Christmas Hymn Devotional: Let Nothing You Dismay
“God rest ye merry gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day To save us all from Satan’s pow’r When we were gone astray Oh tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy Oh tidings of comfort and joy” God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Do not beContinue reading “2019 Christmas Hymn Devotional: Let Nothing You Dismay”
Christmas Hymn Devotional 2019: A THRILL OF HOPE
“O holy night the stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new glorious morn” ~ O Holy Night Continue reading “Christmas Hymn Devotional 2019: A THRILL OF HOPE”