“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 ESV Reflection: who is the true ruler of your heart? Christmas is a time when Christians all […]
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“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.” Isaiah 9:2 ESV Reflection: has keeping Christmas traditions superseded the worship of the true light? One of the universal symbols reflecting the Christmas holiday season is light. Perhaps the favorite
“Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!” Psalm 119:1-3 ESV Jesus said ““Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and
“The Lord Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty, for all that is exalted (and they will be humbled), The arrogance of man will be brought low and human pride humbled; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day,” Isaiah 2:12, 17 NIV Reflection: why does the Lord need
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“and many peoples shall come, and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the
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““Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 ESV Reflection: if a brother or sister in Christ has wronged us, should we just forgive and then move on?
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“When you spread out your hands, I will hide my eyes from you; even though you make many prayers, I will not listen; your hands are full of blood.” Isaiah 1:15 ESV Reflection: why does God seem to hide His face at times from nations, from people, even from churches who call on His name?
“I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation. The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.” Psalm 118:21-23 ESV Reflection: what works do you see the Lord is currently doing? This time of year is for many
“Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go through them, And I will praise the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord, Through which the righteous shall enter.” Psalms 118:19-20 NKJV Reflection: in life, and in worship, which gates do you enter? Since the 9/11 terror attacks on the United States, air
“Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!” Psalm 117:1-2 ESV. Reflection: which nation and people are blessed by the Lord? The greatest privilege a nation, a people, even an individual can receive is being
