And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them. Luke 2:18-20 Have you ever stopped to ponder how those involved in the very first CHRISTmas would have responded? Zechariah, Elizabeth, Mary, Joseph, shepherds? God’s Word shares with us how they responded even though most of... Read More
November 22, 2022
CHRISTmas Memories 2022
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The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned… 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. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom establishing and upholding it... Read More
November 19, 2022
Giving Thanks – Our Ultimate Identity in Christ
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Giving Thanks – Our Ultimate Identity in Christ “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 As we celebrate Thanksgiving and look forward to CHRISTmas, because of Christ and who we are in Him we have everything to be thankful for. Stay with me here as we wrap up our series on our identity in Christ and I pray you are not only thankful but are becoming more... Read More
November 11, 2022
Identity in Christ 6
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“For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3:9 In the last several weeks our focus has been on how significant and valued we are in Christ…our identity in Him! We are grafted in by grace through faith as branches in The Vine, appointed and chosen to bear His fruit; we are God's masterpiece recreated in Christ to do the good works He's prepared in advance for us to do in His strength; we are literally a holy... Read More
November 3, 2022
Identity in Christ 5
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“You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you.” John 15:16 Building on the significance that we have and are in Christ as God's masterpiece and as a branch in The Vine (Christ), we find that we are specifically chosen by God and appointed to bear fruit. None of us was or... Read More