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A text – Luke 2:1-7 2:1 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2:2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 2:3 All went to their own towns to be registered. 2:4 Joseph also went from the townContinue reading “Multi-tasking in Judea – Luke 2:1-7”

Dear people who follow this blog: I apologize for not sending out a post two days ago, on Monday morning, when you have come to expect it. I could tell you that ice on the road postponed a trip, throwing it backward one day, which then threw my usual disciplines into chaos. Or say myContinue reading “Apologies”

A text – John 1:(1-9), 10-181:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.1:2 He was in the beginning with God.1:3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being1:4 in him was life,Continue reading “God’s Word Makes Us His Kids – John 1”

A text — Psalm 89:1-4, 19-2689:1 I will sing of your steadfast love, O LORD, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.89:2 I declare that your steadfast love is established forever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens.89:3 You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one,Continue reading “God’s Greatness – Psalm 89”

A text — Romans 16:25-2716:25 Now to God who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages16:26 but is now disclosed, and through the prophetic writings is made known to all the Gentiles, accordingContinue reading “Power and Glory – Romans 16:25-27”

A text — Luke 1:26-381:26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,1:27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.1:28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! TheContinue reading “Bold and Willing – Luke 1:26-38”

A text — Psalm 126126:1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.126:2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”126:3 The LORD has done great things forContinue reading “Memories of Blessings in a Dark Time – Psalm 126”

A text — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-245:16 Rejoice always,5:17 pray without ceasing,5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.5:19 Do not quench the Spirit.5:20 Do not despise the words of prophets,5:21 but test everything; hold fast to what is good;5:22 abstain from every form of evil.5:23Continue reading “Discerning What is Good – 1 Thessalonians 5”

A text — Luke 1:46b-55 1:46b “My soul magnifies the Lord,1:47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,1:48 for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;1:49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is hisContinue reading “God Rooting for the Underdog – Luke 1:46-55”

A text — Psalm 85:1-2, 8-1385:1 LORD, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob.85:2 You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Selah85:8 Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those whoContinue reading “God Staying with Us — Psalm 85”