December 23, Holiday Peace by R. Ripper Matthew 11: 28-29“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls....
December 21, The Unlikely Person Anonymous Acts 9:38-41The disciples sent two men to Peter in Lydda, asking him to come to them immediately. Peter went with them, and they took him to an upstairs room. Peter put the widows outside, knelt down, prayed, and said,...
December 20, When God Shows Up “Jesus is the light of the world” by B. Poston Romans 7:18-19For I know that the good does not dwell within me, that is, in my flesh. For the desire to do the good lies close at hand, but not the ability. For I do not do the good I want,...
December 19, Modern-Day Shepherds “Be a Shepherd” by S. Raynor Luke 2: 16-18 (with some extra thrown in for context and just because the words are beautiful)Now in that same region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. ...
December 18, Divine Encounters “Three in One”, by B. Tinkler Matthew 3:16-17And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw God’s Spirit descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice...
December 17, Looking for a Sign by J. Slessman Luke 2: 10-12But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This...
