by cchristian | Dec 6, 2021 | Devotionals
God and Advent are two things that you’d think would go together hand in hand, never one without the other, but frankly, that isn’t always the case. We can get so caught up in the whirlwind of things going on that we can forget that this is all in preparation to...
by cchristian | Dec 3, 2021 | Devotionals
This panel is part of a large stained glass window at Chartres Cathedral. It depicts Jesse in the center flanked by prophets Nahum and Joel. Above them are Ezekiel, David and after (Jesse’s son) Hosea. Jesus sits at the very top of the window. To view the full window,...
by cchristian | Dec 2, 2021 | Devotionals
2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them light has shined. 3 You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when...
by cchristian | Dec 1, 2021 | Devotionals
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is one of my favorite Advent hymns. Each verse is a prayer, a longing, for Christ to come into the world and fulfill the promises God made to his people. The refrain is a bold assurance and reminder to rejoice that Emmanuel, God with us, is...
by cchristian | Nov 30, 2021 | Devotionals
11 A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. 2 The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. 3 His...
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