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Matthew 2:1-12 (ESV) Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men[a] from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose[b] and have come to worship him.” WhenContinue reading ““Home by another way” — January 9, 2022”

John 1:1-18 The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light ofContinue reading ““A Matter of Grace” — January 2, 2022”

Luke 2:25-35 (NRSV) Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen theContinue reading “December 26th, 2021 — “Simeon & Trains””

Luke 2:1-20 (NIV) In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of NazarethContinue reading “December 24th, 2021 — “A Child is Born””

“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”Each week in Advent, the story behind the song. “Peace” Luke 2:14 (NIV) “Glory to God in the highest heaven,    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

“Go Tell it on the Mountain”Each week in Advent, the story behind the song. “Shephards” Luke 2:17 (NIV) “When they [the shephards] had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child,”

“Bethlehem, and now you know the rest of the story”Each week in Advent, the story behind the song. Micah 5:2 (ESV) But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,who are too little to be among the clans of Judah,from you shall come forth for meone who is to be ruler in Israel,whose coming forth is from of old,fromContinue reading “December 5th, 2021 — “Bethlehem””

“Seeing the Heart” Very simply, with Thanksgiving Day this week, when God looks upon your heart — is it a thankful one? 1 Samuel 16:1-7 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on yourContinue reading “November 21st, 2021 — “Seeing the Heart””

“Jesus, The Physician – Really?” Jesus sees a malady running rampant amongst his disciples. Wait till you hear his prescription. Mark 9:38-50:  John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.”  But Jesus said, “Do not stop him;Continue reading “November 14th, 2021 — “Jesus, The Physician – Really?””

Isaiah 9:2, Job 10: 20-22, Mathew 3: 3 Shhhh, listen.