Preparation. Last week, we began a series on what Advent is and how we celebrate it. I am giving this explanation for any who did not see this last week. The word Advent is derived from the Latin word, “adventus”, meaning, “coming” and by the 6th century, Roman Christians had…
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Advent – Week One
Advent. We’ve heard the word but what does it mean and how do we participate? The word is derived from the Latin word, “adventus”, meaning, “coming” and by the 6th century, Roman Christians had tied it to the coming of Jesus. For Christians today, the season of Advent comprises the…
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Look Up To God
This phrase, “look up” has come to me several times lately. As I looked back over my past posts, I saw five with the title “Look Up” Each one with a different look at that term. It must be important. When trouble comes our way, we usually tend to look…
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The Tower
“The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” (Proverbs 18:10) The name of the Lord. That is a powerful name and we can use it to ward off the enemy but The Name can also be a place of refuge and safety that…
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Thankful
“Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” (Psalm 106:1) Even though we’re seeing the retail Christmas all around us, let’s not forget the holiday that comes in November…Thanksgiving. Yes, we’re surely thankful for God’s gift to us in Jesus but there…