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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

"On White Horses"

Daily Verse: And the armies of Heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. Revelation 19:14 The imagery in this verse is amazing! What a glorious day it will be when Christ returns. Blessed are all those who trust in His name. God Bless! Doug Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 27, 2010

"Flee from the worship of idols"

Daily Verse: So my dear friends, flee from the worship of idols. 1 Corinthians 10:14 Many people think of idols as little statues that we put in a prominent place and pray to. But actually an idol is anything we worship, TV, a job, a person, alcohol, etc. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

"Merry Christmas"

"The Living Reason" O little Child so innocent and pure No words can explain the pain You'll endure. So lay there resting within Your slumber For someday You'll bear sins without number. Your innocent brow being pierced will bleed To provide the forgiveness that we need. Each drop of Your blood is... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 24, 2010

"Because of God's Tender Mercy"

Daily Verse: Because of God's tender mercy, the morning light from Heaven is about to break upon us, Luke 1:78 No doubt when Zechariah prophesied the people were elated, to hear the long awaited Messiah was coming. I wonder today, how exited are we to know that He is here, and ready to offer... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

" She Will Give Birth To A Son"

Daily Verse: "Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means 'God is with us. '" Matthew 1:23 When the angel told Joseph, Mary was going to bear a child, no doubt unbelief must have crept in. Yet we see when he awoke from the dream,... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

"Filled With Joy"

Daily Verse: When they saw the star they were filled with joy. Matthew 2:10 Many things can bring us joy in our lives, love, friendship, children, gifts, etc. When the wise men saw Jesus' star they were "filled with joy". This Christmas season let us be thankful in knowing that this same joy can be... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

"Keep Watch Over The Door Of My Lips"

Daily Verse: Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips! Psalm 141:3 It's Christmas time! That means, family gatherings, office parties, etc. It's always easy to get the last word in a conversation, it's much harder to guard our lips. Today, let's be quick to listen, and... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 20, 2010

"Everything through Christ"

Daily Verse: For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 Even though my human abilities may fail me, and my circumstances look beyond my control. I know in Christ I can gain supernatural perspective and ability to face whatever this life may throw at me. In the... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

" The Christmas Spirit"

This is a poem I wrote after an encounter with a young man who was homeless. It is written from what might be his perspective. Enjoy! "The Christmas Spirit" Twenty years old, but going on forty As I'm wandering the streets to nowhere. Each place I go it's the same old story I'm still finding most... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 17, 2010

"No Condemnation"

Daily Verse: So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 It is comforting to know that even in our human depravity we have forgiveness in Christ. No life is to far gone to receive His healing and redemptive power. Walk in His peace today. God Bless! Doug Sign in to see full entry.

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