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Our scripture this Christmas Eve is Luke 2:8-14. In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not …
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 9:6-7. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and …
Friends, I apologize for the tardy post today, rough night and morning appointment, home to find my internet down. Still, the word of the Lord is welcome whenever it arrives. Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 7:13-14. Then Isaiah said: “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary mortals, …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 100:1-5. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing. Know that the Lord is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter …
Our scripture this morning is 1 Chronicles 16:8-12. O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him, tell of all his wonderful works. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Seek the …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 47:1-7. Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet. He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 28:6-9. Praise be to the Lord, for he has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. The Lord is the strength of …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 15:13. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Today is the third Sunday in Advent. Many Christians celebrate this time of waiting for Christ’s arrival …
Our scripture this morning is John 13:33-35. Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me; and as I said to the Jews so now I say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’ I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as …
Our scripture this morning is Colossians 3:14-17. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish …