Scripture: Matthew 3:3 John the Baptist was the one of whom Isaiah the prophet spoke when he said: The voice of one shouting in the wilderness, “Prepare the way for the Lord; make his paths straight.” Thought for the Day: I know we started Advent last Sunday, but there is something about seeing a December date that makes this season feel even more real to me. This is,
Scripture: James 1:17 Every good gift, every perfect gift, comes from above. These gifts come down from the Father, the creator of the heavenly lights, in whose character there is no change at all. Thought for the Day: It was on this day in 1982 that Michael Jackson released his second solo album called Thriller. I believe it is still the best selling album in history. At the
Scripture: Psalm 72:3-8 Let the mountains bring peace to the people; let the hills bring righteousness. Let the king bring justice to people who are poor; let him save the children of those who are needy, but let him crush oppressors! Let the king live as long as the sun, as long as the moon, generation to generation. Let him fall like rain upon fresh-cut grass, like showers
Scripture: Romans 13:11-12 As you do all this, you know what time it is. The hour has already come for you to wake up from your sleep. Now our salvation is nearer than when we first had faith. The night is almost over, and the day is near. So let’s get rid of the actions that belong to the darkness and put on the tools of light. A
Scripture: John 18:37 “So you are a king?” Pilate said. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. I was born and came into the world for this reason: to testify to the truth. Whoever accepts the truth listens to my voice.” Thought for the Day: Why purple? It’s a good question – why do we use the color purple to decorate during the season of Advent?
Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 A child is born to us, a son is given to us, and authority will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Thought for the Day: I offer you these words on the Season of Advent from Henri Nouwen: Keep your eyes on the Prince of Peace, the one who doesn’t cling to his divine
Scriptures: Deuteronomy 12:7-8 You will have a feast there, each of you and your families, in the LORD your God’s presence, and you will celebrate all you have done because the LORD your God has blessed you. Don’t act like we’ve been acting here lately—everyone doing what seems right to them… Thought for the Day: As I am still feeling the ramifications of my multiple trips to the
Scripture: Psalm 75:1 We give thanks to you, God. Yes, we give thanks! Your name is near. Your marvelous deeds are declared. Thought for the Day: Today, I am thankful for the opportunity to be thankful. I know that might sound strange at first, but in my life, I have met plenty of people (and not just children) who do not seem to have an ability to appreciate
Scripture: 1st Corinthians 14:26 What is the outcome of this, brothers and sisters? When you meet together, each one has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All these things must be done to build up the church. Thought for the Day: If you haven’t guessed, my devotionals have been focused on a few things for which I am thankful. It is definitely NOT
Scripture: Matthew 10:37 Those who love father or mother more than me aren’t worthy of me. Those who love son or daughter more than me aren’t worthy of me. Thought for the Day: Today, I am thankful for my mother. I picked her up at the airport yesterday afternoon. I’m sure it feels similar to when my mother saw me pull into the drive way or walk off