"Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice." (Psalm 55:17). During a raging wildfire, a forest ranger saved a bear cub. At a recovery site safely away from those still fighting the inferno, he placed the rescued animal on the ground. Standing on its tiny back paws, the cub … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 18th
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Daily Advent Series – Day 18 – Dec. 17th
Daily Scripture "Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy." (1 Peter 1:8). Daily Action Share your faith! Tell one person today about a time Jesus brought you joy, or simply tell … Continue reading Daily Advent Series – Day 18 – Dec. 17th
Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 17th
"Blessed are the eyes that see what you see." (Luke 10:23). Jesus once sent His disciples on a preaching mission, which turned out to be tremendously successful (Luke 10:17), "I praise you, Father," Jesus prayed in response, "because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children." In … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 17th
Daily Advent Series – Day 17 – Dec. 16th
Daily Scripture "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." (Psalm 16:11). Daily Action The Scripture says joy is found in God's presence. Commit to a simple, quiet activity today (like a short walk or listening to worship music) … Continue reading Daily Advent Series – Day 17 – Dec. 16th
Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 16th
"They opened their treasures and presented Jesus with gifts." (Matthew 2:11) "What sweeter music can we bring/Than a carol for to sing/The birth of this our heavenly King?" The lines of this seventeenth-century poem "What Sweeter Music" by Robert Herrick were reimagined by modern day choral composer John Rutter to become an Advent season favorite. … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Dec. 16th
Daily Advent Series – Day 16 – Dec. 15th
Daily Scripture "Therefore with joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation." (Isaiah 12:3). Daily Action Take a "joy inventory". Make a list of five ways God has actively provided for you in the past month. Thank Him for these specific "Wells of salvation" and let that gratitude fuel your joy today. Daily … Continue reading Daily Advent Series – Day 16 – Dec. 15th
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