REMINDER: Today is the twelfth and final day in our journey through the 12 days of Christmas (December 25 – January 5). It is Epiphany Eve, but also what is known as Epiphany Sunday. Epiphany is always January 6, but we celebrate Epiphany on the Sunday closest to the 6th. Scripture: Matthew 2:11 On entering the house, the wise men saw the child with Mary his mother; and
REMINDER: Today is the eleventh day in our journey through the 12 days of Christmas (December 25 – January 5). The wise men are getting closer to their destination, even on our entertainment center where they have remained distant throughout the month of December and early January. But now, with just a couple of days until Epiphany, they are drawing close to the child whose birth they desire
REMINDER: Today is the tenth day in our journey through the 12 days of Christmas (December 25 – January 5). It takes some patience to make our way through these days, but it was said that though patience can be difficult to grow, the fruit it bears is well worth the effort. Scripture: James 1:17-20 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming
REMINDER: Today is the ninth day in our journey through the 12 days of Christmas (December 25 – January 5). If yesterday was a good day for you, try your best to make today another good day. That way a pattern is started for 2014. Scripture: Matthew 15:1-3 Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the
REMINDER: Today is the eighth day in our journey through the 12 days of Christmas (December 25 – January 5). In the dawn of this new day and this new year, how might the gift of Christ come alive in fresh ways, in ways we have yet to imagine? Scripture: Romans 7:6 But now we are discharged from the law, dead to that which held us captive, so
REMINDER: Today is the seventh day in our journey through the 12 days of Christmas (December 25 – January 5). How have you seen Christmas continuing on despite most folks already looking ahead to St. Patrick’s Day? Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who
REMINDER: Today is the sixth day in our journey through the 12 days of Christmas (December 25 – January 5). We are halfway to Epiphany. I wonder what the halfway point would have been for the Magi, and would they have even known they were halfway to the place where they’d find whatever it was that they were to find? Scripture: Acts 15:4 When they (Paul and Barnabas)
REMINDER: Today is the fifth day in our journey through the 12 days of Christmas (December 25 – January 5). Today is also Christmas Sunday which might seems strange to some, but while the world was fully engaged in Christmas during the first four weeks of December, the church was in Advent. It is interesting how the church is no longer that institution defining its own holiday. Scripture:
REMINDER: Today is the fourth day in our journey through the 12 days of Christmas (December 25 – January 5). Keep your eye on the star, while also being aware of the Magi who have been “searching diligently”. Scripture: Psalm 94:14-15 For the Lord will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage; for justice will return to the righteous, and all the upright in
REMINDER: The 12 days of Christmas are December 25 – January 5 (Epiphany Eve). We are just beginning our journey to Epiphany, so consider an old tradition of leaving on your porch light until the Magi find their way home (thanks Bonita for reminding me of that tradition). Scripture: Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.