Saturday, December 16, 2017

in remembering the Advent story


in remembering the Advent story
in the babe in the manger
in the story of the wise men
the shepherd, the angels
proclaiming Christ’s birth,

in the connection to Golgotha
to the Skull, that hill
a man now climbing
to bear our sin, our cross,

we remember the promise
in Christ’s grace of sacrifice,
we remember God’s mercy
and Christ’s promise to return.

in remembering the Advent story
we cleave to the message
that Christ came to set us free
this is not the end.

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December 16, 2017
in remembering the Advent story

December 16, 2017
announcing the Messiah
December 16, 2017
knowing Jesus had come
John 1:26-27
December 16, 2017
knowing his role
John 1:6:8, 19-28
“John the Baptist Denies Being the Messiah” (NIV)
Isaiah 40:3
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“The Shape of Advent Joy”
December 11, 2017 to December 17, 2017
by Beth Ludlum               
devotion for December 17, 2017
Third Sunday of Advent
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December 16, 2017
cling to what is good – 3
December 16, 2017
work in me, through me - 2
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“The Shape of Advent Joy”
December 11, 2017 to December 17, 2017
by Beth Ludlum               
devotion for December 16, 2017
read December 16, 2017
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December 16, 2017
we join with the prophet Isaiah
Isaiah 61:1-4
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
“Announcing Freedom to All Captives” (Message)
“The Good News of Deliverance” (NRSV)
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“The Shape of Advent Joy”
December 11, 2017 to December 17, 2017
by Beth Ludlum               
devotion for December 15, 2017
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December 16, 2017
God-sized dreams
December 16, 2017
a dream come true
Psalm 126:1-3
Psalm 126:1-6
Psalm 126
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
“The Good News of Deliverance” (NRSV)
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“The Shape of Advent Joy”
December 11, 2017 to December 17, 2017
by Beth Ludlum               
devotion for December 14, 2017
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December 13, 2017
point always to Christ
December 13, 2017
One who is greater is coming
edited December 13, 2017
speaking from his heart – v2
December 13, 2017
speaking from his heart
December 13, 2017
an authentic witness
December 13, 2017
he came as a witness
John 1:6-8, 19-21
John 1:6-8, 19-28
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“The Shape of Advent Joy”
December 11, 2017 to December 17, 2017
by Beth Ludlum               
devotion for December 13, 2017
read December 13, 2017
&
December 12, 2017
A Song of Ascents – 2
Psalm 126:1-6
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“The Shape of Advent Joy”
December 11, 2017 to December 17, 2017
by Beth Ludlum               
devotion for December 12, 2017
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December 12, 2017
as we practice joy
December 12, 2017
cultivating joy
December 12, 2017
give thanks in all circumstances
1 Thessalonians 5:18
December 12, 2017
pray constantly
1 Thessalonians 5:17
“Pray constantly.”
December 12, 2017
rejoice always - 2
1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Rejoice always”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“The Shape of Advent Joy”
December 11, 2017 to December 17, 2017
by Beth Ludlum               
devotion for December 11, 2017
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&
December 12, 2017
introduction to the week
summary about John 1:6-8, 19-28
The Upper Room Disciplines for 2017
“The Shape of Advent Joy”
December 11, 2017 to December 17, 2017
by Beth Ludlum               
read December 12, 2017


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