Monthly Archives: December 2021

Finishing Well

Friday, December 31 Finishing Well But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, … Continue reading

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Where There’s Smoke

Thursday, December 30 Where There’s Smoke God…devises ways so that a banished person does not remain banished from him. 2 Samuel 14:14, NIV   A chaplain once offered a New Testament to a soldier, who said he would smoke the … Continue reading

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The Spirit of the Mind

Wednesday, December 29 The Spirit of the Mind And be renewed in the spirit of your mind. Ephesians 4:23   What a phrase—“the spirit of your mind.” We need the Truth to refresh our thoughts and give us a basis … Continue reading

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You Are Blessed!

Tuesday, December 28 You Are Blessed! I will bless you… and you shall be a blessing. Genesis 12:2   This year’s Olympics in Japan weren’t the same as past Olympics. Because of COVID-19, the stadiums were empty, the stands were … Continue reading

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Leave Room for God

Monday, December 27 Leave Room for God Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” James 4:15    How many times a day do we say or think, “I’m going to…”? … Continue reading

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Carols That Count: “Nine Lessons and Carols”

Carols That Count: “Nine Lessons and Carols” DECEMBER 25, 2021 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” … Continue reading

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This Is the Message

Friday, December 24 This Is the Message God is on one side and all the people on the other side, and Christ Jesus, himself man, is between them to bring them together. 1 Timothy 2:5, TLB   The story of … Continue reading

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Jesus, the Sign

Wednesday, December 22 Jesus, the Sign Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14    The name Immanuel only occurs three times in the … Continue reading

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God With Us

Tuesday, December 21 God With Us “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 1:23    Most people have heard some version of … Continue reading

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The Anchor of Hope

Monday, December 20 The Anchor of Hope That at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. Ephesians 2:12  … Continue reading

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