Tag: peace
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Wednesday after Christmas
Psalm 148, Acts 7:37-53, Hebrews 2:9-13 …[Jesus’] followers began to shout and sing…”Blessings on the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in highest heaven!” But some of the Pharisees among the crowd said, “Teacher, rebuke your followers for saying things like that!” [Jesus] replied, “If they kept…
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Wednesday after the Second Sunday of Advent
Ezekiel 37:24-28, Romans 12:9-18, Hebrews 12:7-15 “I will make a covenant of peace with them…” Ezekiel 37:26 “Live in harmony with one another…” Romans 12:16 “If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peach with everyone.” Romans 12:18 “Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord.” Hebrews…
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Tuesday after the Second Sunday of Advent
Psalm 29, Romans 5:1-11, Philippians 4:2-9, “The LORD gives his people strength; the LORD blesses his people with peace.” Psalm 29:11 “…we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5:1 “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 Through Jesus…
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Light Walking
Psalm 4, Isaiah 26:1-13, Matthew 5:13-16 “Many are asking, ‘Who can show us anything good?’ Let the light of your face shine on us LORD.” Psalm 4:6 “I long for you in the night; yes, my spirit within me diligently seeks you…” Isaiah 26:9 Yesterday, we read about being the light of Christ. In the…
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The Second Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 9:6-7, John 8:12-19, Philippians 4:4-9 We are sheltered from the dark. For the most of us, light is but a moment away, whether it is the dining room light or a flashlight. If you’ve ever spent a night out in the wilderness with a new moon (i.e., completely shaded by the Earth, and not…
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To Keep or To Make Peace
Psalm 16, Matthew 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 “When a person’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”Psalm 16:7 In many parts of the world, the United Nations has stationed peacekeepers. Their purpose is to be a soothing presence in the midst of conflict that has, temporarily, stopped…
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Friday before the Second Sunday of Advent
Psalm 94, 2 Kings 11:6-23, 1 Peter 5:6-10 “When I am filled with cares, your comfort brings me joy.” Psalm 94:19 “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us outnumber those who are with them.” 2 Kings 6:16 “…casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 While when…
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Thursday before the Second Sunday of Advent
Psalm 7, Isaiah 36:13-20, Luke 14:31-33 Peace is fleeting. We look around the world and cannot help but recognize that a lack of conflict only lasts for a short time. World leaders are speaking well of one another, then the next day attacking one another. People at work or school say positive or encouraging things…