Posts with the category “advent-devotionals”
Advent Devotionals: Day 29
December 25th, 2023
The “Christmas story” of wise men, shepherds, and the baby in the manger comes from Matthew and Luke. But John’s gospel presents a different birth narrative, one that crystallizes the glorious truth a... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 28
December 24th, 2023
The last word from God had been over 400 years earlier. Malachi had written of Israel, of their sins and the judgment to come, “The great and terrible day of the Lord.” (Malachi 4:5). Then silence. Th... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 27
December 23rd, 2023
I’m sure this isn’t the first time you’ve heard the term Lamb of God used to refer to Jesus, but it is somewhat an interesting title because while it’s referenced many times, the title itself is only ... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 26
December 22nd, 2023
On that first Christmas morning, God set into action His plan of redemption. God the Father gave His Son to take on human form. The Christ Child was the God/Man and was given the name of Jesus. The... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 25
December 21st, 2023
With this statement Jesus claims to be the source of both resurrection and life. For without Christ there can be no resurrection and without Christ there can be no eternal life. Salvation is found in ... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 24
December 20th, 2023
I am naturally a man of peace. I don’t like conflict, in-fact I try and avoid it if possible. I think that’s why God called me to be a “Peace Officer.” It’s funny if you think about it…not liking c... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 23
December 19th, 2023
When my daughter was just a wee toddler, I got in the habit of tucking her into bed at night and telling her three things: “God made you… God loves you… and God will always be with you.” It’s hard to... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 22
December 18th, 2023
Let’s get right to the point. CHRISTmas is about Christ—Jesus Christ. He is Jesus, the fully human Son of Man. He is the Christ, the fully divine Son of God. Christmas is about the One who came to se... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 21
December 17th, 2023
John the Baptist is obviously one of the most important people in church history. In the New Testament itself he’s mentioned over eighty times. He held the very important job of being the herald, the ... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 20
December 16th, 2023
These beautiful verses speak to the fact that Jesus Christ is the Lord of All. Yes, He is Lord over our family, people in our community and workplace. But we must expand our thinking beyond that. Jesu... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 19
December 15th, 2023
If you’ve ever received a jury summons, you’ll know that getting out of that jury summons is your top priority! However, if you’ve ever fulfilled your civic duty, you’ll know that it’s actually quite... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 18
December 14th, 2023
One of the strangest boxing matches I’ve ever seen was on June 28, 1997. In the third round of the Heavyweight Championship between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, Tyson bit off a piece of Holyfield... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 17
December 13th, 2023
As a parent, I am a big proponent of rewarding good behavior. I’d say to my kids, “If you guys are good, we’ll go get ice cream.” Or “If you guys clean your rooms, I’ll give you a dollar.” But when it... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 16
December 12th, 2023
After listing the Old Testament faithful in chapter 11’s “Hall of Faith,” the author of Hebrews gives his final example of faith: Jesus. Jesus modeled faith, the “conviction of things unseen” (Hebrews... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 15
December 11th, 2023
On a clear night, we can see about 6,000 stars in the sky with the naked eye. But that’s just a fraction of the stars that exist. Scientists estimate there are 2 trillion galaxies with 100 billion s... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 14
December 10th, 2023
Among other things, the Pharisees were joy-stealers. They thought that any form of celebrating was very unspiritual. In their twisted thinking, the religious life is one of self-inflicted suffering an... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 13
December 9th, 2023
In Ezekiel 34 you can read about the distinctions between “other” shepherds and “the good shepherd.” “Other” shepherds don’t strengthen the weak, heal the sick, bind up the broken, bring back what is ... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 12
December 8th, 2023
In this season we remember when Jesus was brought into the world. He came quietly, as an infant! Yet born a king. Few knew it. Mary had some inkling, and treasured it. The shepherds had revelation, an... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 11
December 7th, 2023
During the holidays our home is filled with various nativity scenes. They help me reflect on that moment in human history when Jesus Christ took on flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14.) However, there... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 10
December 6th, 2023
The New Testament alludes to Jesus Christ being the Cornerstone, which is defined as the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, all other stones are set in reference to this ston... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 9
December 5th, 2023
God declares Himself to be the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. What an incredibly powerful statement. Nothing came before Him, nothing will come after Him. As f... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 8
December 4th, 2023
Hopefully when you see a title like “the Rock” your first thoughts aren’t of Dwayne Johnson or that mid 90s movie with Sean Connery and Nicholas Cage. I admittedly thought of those things eventually b... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 7
December 3rd, 2023
I love my Christmas tree. It is beautiful with all the twinkly lights sparkling their announcement that it is Christmas time. Truth is it would not look as lovely in my living room without the lights.... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 6
December 2nd, 2023
I know it would be natural to think of this literally, that if we believe in Jesus we will never go hungry or thirsty again. But it goes beyond this. Jesus can provide for our physical needs but He w... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 5
December 1st, 2023
I like stories. One of my favorite parts of the gift-giving process is the story behind the gift. Whether I am the one giving or receiving, I think a good story makes a good gift even better. I love t... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 4
November 30th, 2023
The book of Isaiah was written approximately 750 years before the birth of Jesus Christ. Isaiah prophesied that God the Father would give His Son and one of His names would be Wonderful Counselor. T... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 3
November 29th, 2023
Peter stood there. The question had been asked. As he reflected on it, things went on in his mind. Jesus had just healed a blind man. “Who do people say that I am?” Jesus had asked.Peter’s attention t... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 2
November 28th, 2023
I love a good Christmas tree. There’re the ornaments, the star on top, and of course, presents underneath. Gifts are concealed in a box and a layer of wrapping paper then placed under the tree and we’... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 1
November 27th, 2023
After the angel explained to Mary that she was with child by the Holy Spirit, the angel went and told Joseph “She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from t... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 29
December 25th, 2022
The joy of this day is that God the Father has done more than send his Son (v.7). He has also installed His King (v. 6). This One who came to earth in a humble manger as the Prince of Peace is now sea... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 28
December 24th, 2022
It is no surprise that Jesus quotes this verse when John the Baptist asks if Jesus is the Messiah promised by God (Matt 11:4; Luke 7:22). This chapter in Isaiah speaks of immense joy with the coming o... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 27
December 23rd, 2022
The author of this Psalm remembers the redemption and restoration given by God. In the midst of a sincere longing for revival and rescue, he bears witness to the life-giving provision of salvation and... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 26
December 22nd, 2022
I love that Mary went to the hill country, a pattern that we later see so much in Jesus' life. She was originally troubled at the saying of the angel when he told her she would give birth to the Son o... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 25
December 21st, 2022
Has the Lord ever asked the impossible from you? And if so, how did you respond? Listed below are some of his commands and potentially some of your responses:• "Love your neighbor..." But you responde... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 24
December 20th, 2022
The context of these verses is the impending judgment on Jerusalem and the foolish political alliance with Egypt (v. 18). The leaders of Jerusalem are ungodly, trusting in their own wisdom, rather tha... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 23
December 19th, 2022
Imagine for a minute the depth and dimension of the expectation illustrated in this prophecy of deliverance. The nation of Israel, after generations of fraill, ineffective human kings, longed for the ... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 22
December 18th, 2022
We have heard it. We know it. It's the most well-known Scripture of all time. Just ask the guy in the outfield holding the John 3:16 sign. It's the one Scripture that we can all recite—and we usually ... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 21
December 17th, 2022
This is a psalm of instruction and tells of the coming judgment on the great day of the Lord's return. We see that God is not impressed with our sacrifices if our hearts are not turned toward God. It ... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 20
December 16th, 2022
The purpose of Peter’s first chapter is to provide full confidence of one’s salvation. In the previous verses, assurance of salvation is found by spiritual growth of the characteristics listed. In tod... Read More
Advent Devotionals: Day 19
December 15th, 2022
In this passage Peter explained that God has given us everything we need for life and godliness (v. 3). He has even made us "partakers of the divine nature" (v. 4), which refers to our new birth. Then... Read More
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