John 7:28-30 (click to view Scripture below) During the fast pace of the Christmas season we can easily find ourselves focused on the most novel appeal demanding our attention. Whether … Read More
2018 Christmas Devotional — December 11
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (click to view Scripture below) God’s love is something we don’t deserve and certainly didn’t qualify to receive. Today’s reading starts with the simple statement that forgiveness … Read More
2018 Christmas Devotional — December 10
Isaiah 40:1-11 (click to view Scripture below) Love, the focus of this second week of the Christmas season, is much maligned and increasingly defined by the person using the word. … Read More
2018 Christmas Devotional — December 9
Isaiah 11:1-6 (click to view Scripture below) The theme of this second week of the Christmas season focuses on love. Our Scripture reading gives us a thorough explanation of what … Read More
2018 Christmas Devotional — December 8
Matthew 2:7-12 (click to view Scripture below) Herod is very serious about the news he has heard of the birth of a king — a threat to his power. He … Read More
2018 Christmas Devotional — December 7
Matthew 2:1-6 (click to view Scripture below) The birth of Jesus creates a real dilemma for powerful leaders. Herod is a high-level representative of Rome in the region and is … Read More
2018 Christmas Devotional — December 6
Luke 2:8-14 (click to view Scripture below) Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth focuses on some participants who are lesser known, but have become enduring features in this Christmas story. The … Read More
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Luke 1:68-71 (click to view Scripture below) Our Scripture reading today is the prophetic utterance that flows from Zechariah after nine months of being totally silent. The angel Gabriel has … Read More
2018 Christmas Devotional — December 4
Luke 2:1-5 (click to view Scripture below) The story of Jesus’ birth is more complex than we sometimes realize. As we look at the circumstance surrounding it, we see governmental … Read More
2018 Christmas Devotional — December 3
Luke 2:6-7 (click to view Scripture below) The birth of Jesus occurs on a required trip to register for a census that identifies Joseph and Mary as potential taxpayers. These … Read More