Hebrews 11:1 Only a few stood where heaven touched the earth that night, yet their witness lit the way for faith beyond our sight. A reminder of how the world celebrates the birth of Jesus, yet few actually had the privilege of witnessing the miracle. It was only a small group which stood near the… Continue reading December 29th – Hebrews 11:1
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December 28th – Roman 15:13
Romans 15:13 Now that Christmas is over, the rush of decorating, buying presents, and preparing all the delicious food has come to an end. It feels like a calm after the storm, right? The tree might be coming down, the lights packed away, and the gifts exchanged, but there’s something that still lingers. Something deeper… Continue reading December 28th – Roman 15:13
December 25th – John 3:16
John 3:16 On this Christmas Day, John 3:16 feels especially personal to us all. For it reminds us that God’s love didn’t stay distant. It came close, and in the flesh. God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son, Jesus Christ. A gift which arrived quietly, wrapped in humility, and laid… Continue reading December 25th – John 3:16
December 24th – Luke 2:14
Luke 2:14 On Christmas Eve, our hearts seem to hold their breath as a quiet wonder fills the night and we wait in awe for the birth of our Savior. There is a holy stillness that settles in. And it reminds us of the moment heaven touched earth in a humble manger. Luke 2:14 calls… Continue reading December 24th – Luke 2:14
December 22nd- Luke 2:27-28
Luke 2:27-28 In Luke we learn about Simeon, a man who waited with eager hope for the promise of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Parents know that same kind of waiting on Christmas morning. When eager little ones wake up at the crack of dawn because they simply can’t wait one minute longer. Their excitement spills… Continue reading December 22nd- Luke 2:27-28
December 20th – Revelation 19:16
Revelation 19:16 At Christmastime, we celebrate Jesus as the humble Lamb who came quietly, wrapped in swaddling cloths and laid in a feeding trough. He entered the world in humility, choosing surrender over spectacle and love over power. Yet Scripture tells us that this same Jesus will return in glory. The Lamb will come again… Continue reading December 20th – Revelation 19:16
December 16th – 1 Peter 2:9
1 Peter 2:9 One of the things I’m most thankful for is how God, in His great mercy, choose us and called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. A truth beautifully echoed in one of my most favorite Christmas carols, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” In the fourth verse, the song proclaims… Continue reading December 16th – 1 Peter 2:9
December 8th – John 5:15
John 5:15 Christmas is a busy season. So it’s easy to get wrapped up in decorating, baking, and buying, forgetting that the real joy of the season flows from staying connected to Jesus. Just like branches need the vine to stay alive, we need His presence to stay steady, peaceful, and full. When we try… Continue reading December 8th – John 5:15
December 6th – John 1:29
John 1:29 John called Jesus “the Lamb of God.” Every time I read those words, I’m reminded of how deeply personal God’s love truly is. In Scripture, a lamb was the sacrifice offered so that sin could be forgiven. And here is Jesus, God’s own precious Son, coming to take away the sin of the… Continue reading December 6th – John 1:29
December 2nd – John 8:12
John 8:12 One of my favorite things about the season is driving around the neighborhood and seeing all the houses glowing with colorful Christmas lights. Jesus called Himself the Light of the world, and at Christmas, that name feels even more meaningful. We decorate our homes with twinkling lights, but He’s the One who brings… Continue reading December 2nd – John 8:12
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