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Monday, December 28, 2020
posted on Dec 28, 2020 Holy family flees to Egypt
An excerpt from Matthew 2:13-18 (NRSV) Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I...
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Saturday, December 26, 2020
posted on Dec 26, 2020 Great wisdom
An excerpt from Acts 6:10 (NRSV) They could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.
Reflection from Max Smith: These are the charges leveled against Stephen, one of the first Deacons of the ...
Read MoreDecember 25, 2020 - Christmas Day
posted on Dec 25, 2020 Good news – Messiah is born
An excerpt from Luke 2:(1-7), 8-20 (NRSV) But 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 ...
Read MoreThursday, December 24, 2020 - Christmas Eve
posted on Dec 24, 2020 God brings light to darkness
An excerpt from Isaiah 9:2-7 (NRSV) The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined.
Reflection from Meredith Potter:...
Read MoreWednesday, December 23, 2020
posted on Dec 23, 2020 God restores us
An excerpt from 1 Samuel 2:1-10 (From The Message) He puts poor people on their feet again; he rekindles burned-out lives with fresh hope, restoring dignity and respect to their lives – a place in the sun!” ...
Read MoreTuesday, December 22, 2020
posted on Dec 22, 2020 God’s plan for us
An excerpt from Hebrew 8 (From The Message) This new plan I’m making with Israel isn’t going to be written on paper, isn’t going to be chiseled in stone; this time I’m writing out the p...
Read MoreMonday, December 21, 2020
posted on Dec 21, 2020 Vulnerability before God
An excerpt from 1 Samuel 1:1-18 (NRSV) Hannah answered, ‘No, my lord, I am a woman deeply troubled; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord.’ ...
Read MoreSaturday, December 19, 2020
posted on Dec 19, 2020 God's Glory
An excerpt from Judges 13:2-24 (NRSV) But the angel of the Lord said to him, ‘Why do you ask my name? It is too wonderful.’
Reflection from Anne Jolly: God’s name is too wonderful for us to fully ...
Read MoreFriday, December 18, 2020
posted on Dec 18, 2020 Joy before God and envy
An excerpt from 2 Samuel 6:12-19 (NRSV) As the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal daughter of Saul looked out of the window, and saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord; and she despi...
Read MoreThursday, December 17, 2020
posted on Dec 17, 2020 An excerpt from Hebrews 1:1-4 (NRSV) Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the w...
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