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Advent Devotion: Monday Dec 11
Acts 28:28 Let it be known to you then that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen. Hark! / Listen! Other than Advent and Christmas there is no other time during the year when the word hark is a part of my daily listening…
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Advent Devotion: Friday Dec, 8
Luke 1:76 And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways The first song we sing The early morning sky is still dark as the monks rise from their brief but needed sleep. The vigil prayers,…
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Advent Devotion: Thursday Dec, 7
Luke 11:29 When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, “This generation is an evil generation; it asks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.” The Sign of Jonah I can still feel the warmth from all of those candles.…
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Advent Devotion: Wednesday Dec, 6
The Feast Day of St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra Old St. Nick We take a break from our scripturally inspired devotions to reflect on the legacy of a Christmas figure who looms large over our holiday but who can’t be found in the nativity stories. He has many names, in…
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Advent Devotion: Tuesday Dec, 5
2 Samuel 7:18 Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and said, “Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?” Home for the Holidays I’ll be home for Christmas / You can plan on me / Please…
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Advent Devotion: Monday Dec, 4
Psalm 90:1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. God’s dwelling place The Christmas story looms large in our faith and culture. Angels singing in the heavens. Shepherds guarding their fields by night. Stars in the night sky. Packed inns and feeding troughs as a resting place…
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