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Give me a word, Lord: ‘TIS THE SEASON

Luke 2:4-7 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time cameContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: ‘TIS THE SEASON”

Give me a word, Lord: THE SWEET GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP

Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down,Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: THE SWEET GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP”

Give me a word, Lord: CANDY COATED MEMORIES

“We who have sweet fellowship together walked in the house of God in the throng.” Psalm 55:14 “Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Luke 2:11 “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: CANDY COATED MEMORIES”

Give me a word, Lord: DID MARY KNOW?

Luke 1:26-35 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” MaryContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: DID MARY KNOW?”

Give me a word, Lord: I DIDN’T GET WHAT I DESERVED! THANK GOD!

Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but haveContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: I DIDN’T GET WHAT I DESERVED! THANK GOD!”

Give me a word, Lord: MOLEHILL OR MOUNTAIN?

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” I John 5:4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we areContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: MOLEHILL OR MOUNTAIN?”

Give me a word, Lord: LEARNING TO BE HUMBLE

James 4:5-10 Do you think the Scriptures have no meaning? They say that God is passionate that the spirit he has placed within us should be faithful to him. And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil,Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: LEARNING TO BE HUMBLE”

Give me a word, Lord: CHRISTMAS BUCKET LIST

This time of year, most of us are engaged in many different family traditions, Christmas activities, and we are busy trying to check off our lists. Our family watches Hallmark Christmas movies every year, and this year, I think we have seen almost all of them thanks to our two week COVID quarantine. I knowContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: CHRISTMAS BUCKET LIST”

Give me a word, Lord: STOP AND SMELL THE POINSETTIAS

Luke 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to himContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: STOP AND SMELL THE POINSETTIAS”

Give me a word, Lord: WORRIER OR WARRIOR?

Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Psalm 18:39 You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me.Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: WORRIER OR WARRIOR?”