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Monday December 26, 2016

Titus 2:11-12 11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, … Continue reading

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Christmas Day 2016

Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of … Continue reading

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Saturday December 24, 2016 – Christmas Eve – Mary’s ‘scandalous’ pregnancy

Luke 1:34 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” We are thrilled with the birth of Jesus and the miracle of a virgin giving birth to the Christ as foretold by Isaiah.  But have … Continue reading

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Friday December 23, 2016 – In my life it’s most often Donna

Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: I want to continue with The Hiding Place as a source of inspiration, instruction and blessing.  Today I want to focus on Corrie and … Continue reading

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Thursday December 22, 2016 – The example of Corrie Ten Boom’s sister Betsy

1 Thessalonians 5:15-18  Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.  16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for … Continue reading

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Wednesday December 21, 2016 – Does this describe your heart?

Psalm 34:1-3  1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 2 I will glory in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us … Continue reading

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Tuesday December 20, 2016 – Discerning good from evil is critical

Proverbs 1:10  My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. When I read this verse last night, I immediately thought of the character Fagan in the movie “Oliver!”, based on the novel Oliver Twist by … Continue reading

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Monday December 19, 2016 – A basket of fruit or a pack of seeds?

Hebrews 11:1  Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Tasting fruit and a packet of seeds!  Over the years we have heard many marvelous testimonies.  What a blessing it is … Continue reading

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Sunday December 18, 2016 – The problems with ‘What if…’

Psalm 34:19  The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; What if…?  Have you ever noticed how these two words have a tendency to lead us down a trail that leads to a … Continue reading

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Saturday December 17, 2016 – God doesn’t forget

Psalm 33:4  For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. Have you ever been forgotten?  Or have you forgotten someone else?  How about forgetting an important event?  It happens to all … Continue reading

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