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The Big Picture

When what we see with our eyes doesn’t seem to make sense, it is time to look at the big picture—to get an eternal perspective. Continue reading

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Rejoice Greatly

In Jesus, the prophecies find fulfillment. He is the Messiah. Continue reading

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Emmanuel: God with Us

God has not forgotten his people and intends to bless them with his very presence: Jesus, the savior is to be born; God with us, Emmanuel. In him, God has come near. Continue reading

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Rejoice Greatly! (Dec 26)

In Jesus, the prophecies find fulfillment. He is the Messiah, gentle and riding on a donkey. Years before it comes to pass, Zechariah envisioned the gentle King and rejoiced. Continue reading

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O Little Town of Bethlehem (Dec 16)

The gospel writers repeatedly stress that the story of Christmas—the birth of Jesus–was foretold in numerous passages by several Old Testament prophets. One of the most famous is the prophecy of Micah: Continue reading

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Behold the Lamb of God (May 1)

Jesus: the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. He is worthy of our praise. Continue reading

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A Life of Devotion (March 17)

March 17 A Life of Devotion 
Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 40:6-10| Numbers 26:1-51| Luke 2:36-52|Proverbs 11:15 Today’s Scripture Focus:  Luke 2:36-52

 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in … Continue reading

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The Big Picture (Sept 12)

September 12 The Big Picture Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 103:20-22 | Isaiah 10:1-11:16 | 2 Corinthians 2:11-21 | Proverbs 23:6-8 Today’s Scripture Focus: Isaiah 11 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch … Continue reading

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Who Do You Say I Am? (March 31)

Scripture Readings: Psalm 46:1-7 | Deut 16:1-17:20 | Luke 9:7-27 | Prov 12:8-9 Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?” They replied, “Some say … Continue reading

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Rejoice Greatly! (Dec 26)

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 147:1-11 | Zech 9:1-17 | Revelation 17:1-18 | Proverbs 30:32 Today’s Scripture Focus: Zech 9 Zech. 9:9 (NIV) Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and … Continue reading

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