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  • The Visitation

    " And all flesh shall see the salvation of God." – Luke 3:6 1. It is VISIBLE salvation.2. It is a VAST salvation – not intended for a few, but for many.3. It is a VICTORIOUS salvation. So celebrate! We… Continue reading

  • Magnificat

    Photo by Alex Gindin on Unsplash “And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord …” – Luke 1:46 The Magnificat remains one of the most glorious expressions of praise in all of musical literature.     Perhaps, someday, in Heaven, God will… Continue reading

  • It is, in Pardoning …

    "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned." How can I, God of mercy,How can I humble myselfTo seek Thy forgivenessIf I am haughty enough to demand retributionFrom my neighbor?How can I seek pardon,Guilty as I am,If I withhold it… Continue reading

  • Your Pain and Your Passion

    Show me your pain and I will show you your passion.It is the same and it is transforming, first, by transforming itself …into joy!Without the pain,there is no passion,Without the passion,there is no joy.Without the joy …Without the JOY!?!?You must… Continue reading

  • It Is, In Giving …

    "For it is in giving that we receive …" Yes, it is. Only with an open had can I do either …And the same hand that gives, receives.Lord, guide my intentions to give today.At the moment, my hand is empty,But… Continue reading

  • Beyond Alarm, We Call

    Beyond alarm, beyond our pain, beyond all that is immediate in our lives is gratitude and submission. God has given us so much; all of Himself. We wonder what on earth we could do to show ourselves grateful. First, he… Continue reading

  • A Very Risky Prayer Prayed with Confidence

    Is David prideful, deluded, or something else in making these claims? He, after all, has not always made the best choices. It must be something else – the same something else available to us: a heart known by God, bathed… Continue reading

  • Come, Thou Long Expected One!

    Dayspring comes. It bursts forth in the darkness and illuminates every hidden thing. With Him are freedom, hope, consolation, and joy. In Him all of our longings are answered. Anticipation is rewarded and gifts are abundant. Come, Thou long expected… Continue reading

  • To Be Loved as to Love

    Teach me to love by loving through me. Teach me to love by knowing again and again and again, how deep, How wide, How long, How long-suffering, How patient is Your love for me and that … It is all… Continue reading

  • Alpha and Omega – An Advent Reflection for Wednesday

    “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is  to come, the Almighty.”  Revelation 1:8 Everything is wrapped up in the babe who was wrapped in swaddling clothes. … Continue reading