Abraham had waited so long for a son, and that waiting had been tied to a promise from God. It must have seemed incredible that he would even consider sacrificing that most precious gift. Yet, he didn’t hesitate. The story of Isaac is a type, or picture that is played out in a person’s life….
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Faith, Love, Joy
I bought a wooden cutout sign a few years ago that creates a pine tree shape from the words “Faith, Love, Joy”. It manages to incorporate swirls, a heart, and a star all in one very Christmas-y design. I had bought it at a hobby store, and always meant to paint it, but the more…
Festive Decorating, Bulbs and Baubles
I had never really thought of it before, but no other holiday in the year has so many light bulbs, so much glitter, and such as array of trinkets and baubles. The more tinsel, the better, for many of us. I have boxes of the stuff that I haul out,even though they must all be…
E Is For Elizabeth
The scripture for today is : Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. While there are plenty of angels busy during the time of the advent of Christ, a main role is played by…
Advent Day Twenty: Joseph
Precious Truth: Quietness and confidence shall be your strength. We can rest confident in the Lord’s guidance. Today’s Reading from The Word Matthew 1:19-25 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 But…
Advent Day Seven: A Ram
Precious Truth: In Christ, we are given every resource to live abundantly. God provides for the sacrifice He requires. AND Things are not always as they seem. Today’s Reading from The Word Genesis 22:1-19 1 Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!†“Here I am,†he replied. 2 Then God said,…
Advent Day Six: A Cradle
Precious Truth: Sorrow may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning Today’s Reading from The Word Genesis 21:1-7 The Birth of Isaac 1 Now the LORD was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what he had promised. 2 Sarah became pregnant and bore a son…
Advent Day Five: Stars
Precious Truth: God is greater than we imagine and He is able to do abundantly more than our mind can know. He wants to bless us more than we can understand. Today’s Reading from The Word Genesis 12:1-7 1 The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household…
(24) Promises To Move Your Mountains
Scriptures: Matthew 21:21-22 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive…
(21) God Promises A Yield From His Word
Scripture: Isaiah 55: 10 As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, 11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It…
