Category: Christmas
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Maze to a Treasure
This morning I leave for work to mail my Christmas cards at the Post Office. The city of Rock Island has many streets tore up for repair. So it was like a maze trying to get to the Post Office. Then leaving there was another Maze to get to the Arsenal. Do you feel like…
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Colossians 2:16-19
Some members of the church in Colossae began to embrace a philosophy that was a mix of early Gnosticism, Greek philosophy, and Jewish mysticism. This was dangerous because it was not obviously sinful. It was high-sounding and seemed intelligent. Paul is naturally concerned about the health and effectiveness of the church. So what does he…
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Life gets in the way of Fun
You know I use to think we needed to go out every Friday. Not sure where I got this idea but if your like me you felt impinged and like everyone else was living the highlife. You can go off the grid completely and still enjoy life. You can put God first in your life…
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“Above all”
James 5:7-12 This passage opens with the words, “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters…” (James 5:7a) and to really lock our understanding of it up, we should look at the word “then.” The Greek word here is oun which means “then, therefore, accordingly, consequently, these things being so”. King James translates it “therefore” and both…
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The Mystery of Christmas
The wonderment in a small child’s eyes, The ageless awe in the Christmas skies, THe nameless joy that fills the air, The throngs that kneel in praise and prayer — These are the things that make us know That men may come and men may go. but none will ever find a way To…
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Greetings Friends
It’s Christmas and time to greet you once more, But what can I say that I’ve not said before Except to repeat at this meaningful season That I have a deeply significant reason For sending this greeting to tell you today How thankful I am that you passed my way. What a Friend…
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The Prince of Peace
Holly Wreaths When holly wreaths are hanging upon each friendly door And candles glow from windows and trees are trimmed once more, It’s pleasant to be sending this special wish to you For all the season’s happiness in everything you do. Jesus said, Behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Luke 17:21…
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Christmas Glitter
Christmas Glitter With our eyes we see the glitter of Christmas, with our ears we hear the merriment, with our hands we touch the tinsel-tied trinkets, but only with our hearts can we feel the miracle of it. Helen Steiner Rice Isaiah 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my…
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Helen Steiner Rice
Helen Steiner Rice (May 19, 1900 – April 23, 1981) was an American writer of religious and inspirational poetry. Helen Steiner was born in Lorain, Ohio on May 19, 1900. Her father, a railroad worker, died in the influenza epidemic of 1918. She began work for a public utility and progressed to the position of…
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God’s Perfect Gift
God’s Perfect Gift Psalm 130;7 Put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. Every year it’s the same: we rush around getting ready, preparing for one day when all our hopes and dream will be realized. What did you wish for…