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Advent 2023
Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 16, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Wonderful Counselor
Contributed on Nov 16, 2023
Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor! Listen to His supernatural, sure, and saving counsel, and let it begin to change you forever like nothing else ever could.
Several years ago, Billie Burke, a famous actress, was on a transatlantic ocean liner, where she noticed a gentleman sitting at the next table suffering from a bad cold. She asked him sympathetically, “Are you uncomfortable?” The man nodded. Then she said, “I’ll tell you just what to do for ...read more
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2. Mighty God
Contributed on Nov 23, 2023
If you want to bring purpose and meaning back into your life this Christmas season, it starts when you reverence Jesus as deity. Then rely on Him as your defender and deliverer from sin, for He, and He alone is the Mighty God.
An elderly man in Phoenix, Arizona, calls his son in New York and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing—45 years of misery is enough.” “Pop, what are you talking about?” the son asks. “We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,” ...read more
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3. Everlasting Father
Contributed on Nov 28, 2023
Embrace Jesus as your Eternal God, your Eternal Guardian, and your Eternal Guide and find eternal grace, because He is your Everlasting Father, your Daddy Forever!
Over the years, Saint Nicholas has undergone quite a transformation. Originally, according to tradition, he was a 4th Century bishop of Myra in what is today called Turkey. As a man concerned for the poor, he was always giving little gifts to the poor children in town. In the Middle Ages, his ...read more
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4. Prince Of Peace
Contributed on Nov 30, 2023
Let the government of your life rest on His shoulders. Then you will find the peace OF God, peace WITH God, and peace with others, as well.
Some time ago, the AARP Bulletin asked readers to respond to the question: What's your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ranged from “eat a chocolate chip cookie” to “have a stiff drink.” But Don Betz of Oakdale, Minnesota, offered his own unique solution. Every January 1st, Betz ...read more
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5. The Way Of The Cross
Contributed on Dec 21, 2023
Find the highest honor in the lowest place. That’s where Jesus found it, and that’s where you will find it, as well.
When concert artists do a concert, they usually present a rider, which spells out what they expect from their hosts. Beyonce has such a rider, and several years ago (2013), The Daily Star obtained a copy of her rider. It includes the following demands: • All crew members must wear 100 percent ...read more