On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, in front of the king’s quarters, while the king was sitting on his royal throne inside the throne room opposite the entrance to the palace. And when the king saw Queen Esther standing in theContinue reading “Royal Robes”
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Missed Opportunity
Have you ever missed an opportunity? I think about when I buy two pairs of shoes, and then the next day they go on sale as buy one, get one free. Or the coupon you find in your wallet for a free pizza, but the expiration date has already passed. Or what about the invitationContinue reading “Missed Opportunity”
Exposing the Darkness
When things sit in the darkness, they fester and grow. Have you ever found that one food item you forgot about in your pantry and let sit there for months, only to pull it out and discover it had gone rotten? Or how about sticking your hand down the couch cushion to look for somethingContinue reading “Exposing the Darkness”
Advent: Peace
And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD,in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God.And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be greatto the ends of the earth.And he shall be their peace. (Micah 5:4–5) The prophet Micah spoke of a great shepherd who wouldContinue reading “Advent: Peace”
Flashback Friday – Advent: Peace
Reflect on the peace of Christ as we prepare our hearts for the fourth Sunday of Advent.
Advent: Joy
For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law. (Nehemiah 8:9b) The people sat in darkness—defeated, exiled, and in despair. Even when the Israelites were able to return to their homeland, the weight of their sin was too much to bear. They heard God’s law read aloud, but instead of itContinue reading “Advent: Joy”
Flashback Friday – Advent: Joy
Reflect on the joy of Christ as we prepare our hearts for the third Sunday of Advent.
Advent: Love
What if I told you there was someone who knew the worst things about you—all your thoughts, every word you’ve said, every bad thing you’ve done—and yet loved you anyway? The good news of Christmas is that there is someone like that. God sent this love to us in the gift of his Son, JesusContinue reading “Advent: Love”
Flashback Friday – Advent: Love
Reflect on the love of Christ as we prepare our hearts for the second Sunday of Advent.
Flashback Friday – Advent: Hope
Reflect on the hope of Christ as we prepare our hearts for the first Sunday of Advent.
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