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  • Mary (Dec. 15, 2024)

    Scripture: Luke 1:38 Mary The thing about the Mary story that really blows me away is trying to understand the faith of a fifteen year who says, “may it be to me as you have said.”  These might be greatest words of faith ever spoken by a human being (and will be echoed thirty some…

  • Zachariah- December 2

    Scripture: Luke 1:18-20. Preparing in our house, usually takes some muscle. When we were leaving for a trip, there is something one could kindly describe as a “flurry of activity.” Remember, preparing for a wedding? If there isn’t some sweat, confusion, and shouts through the house, then we probably aren’t “preparing.” That may be necessary…

  • Advent Devotions Preface

    The word “advent” means “a coming from outside, a sudden breaking into.” It is the word we’ve been given for the weeks preceding Christmas. We aren’t sure when it first started but Advent is referenced as early as the 4th century. Traditionally, Advent was a season of penitence and preparation similar to Lent. Today we…