"The more genuine and deeper our community becomes, the more will everything else between us recede, the more clearly and purely will Jesus Christ and his work become the one and only thing that is vital between us." -Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together, p. 26.

This blog is intended to help us, as a faith family, to grow together in treasuring Jesus by featuring devotional articles, highlighting important news and updates, and preparing our hearts for our Sunday gatherings.

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December 24: Isaiah 7:14

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Come behold the wondrous mystery....

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December 23: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

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What does an Old Testament prophet have to do with Christmas? In today's devotion, we reflect on how Isaiah 9 helps prepare us for both Christ's birth and His ultimate return....

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December 22: Micah 5:2-3

Micah 5:2-3 2But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,who are too little to be among the clans ofJudah,from you shall come forth for meone who is to beruler in Israel,whose coming forth isfrom of old,from ancient days.3Therefore he shall give them upuntil the timewhen she who is in labor has given birth;thenthe rest of his brothers shall returnto the people of Israel. Bethlehem wa...

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December 21: Luke 1:31-33

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Luke 1:31-33...

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December 20 Luke 1:29-30

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God’s word is complete and holy....

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December 19: Luke 1:26-28

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Today's devotion considers how the God of the universe continues to use the unlikeliest of people in His Global Redemption Plan to save sinners. ...

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December 18, 2022. Luke 1:39-42

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Luke 1:39-42 39In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah,40and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.41And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit,42and she exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women and blessed is the ...

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December 17: Luke 1:38

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Faith doesn't come without questions....

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December 16: Luke 1:34-37

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He loves us so much, that he sent his son and fulfilled his divine promise....

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December 15: Matthew 1:18-21

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Jesus Christ came so that he might save his people from their sins. Let's explore the ways Jesus' earthly father Joseph helps build anticipation for the ultimate work of Christ....

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December 14: Luke 1: 51-56

Luke 1:51-56 51He has shown strength with his arm;he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;52he has brought down the mighty from their thronesand exalted those of humble estate;53he has filledthe hungry with good things,and the richhe has sent away empty.54He hashelpedhis servant Israel,in remembrance of his mercy,55as he spoke to our fathers,to Abraha...

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December 13 : Luke 1:46-50

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Luke 1:46-50 Mary's Song...

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December 12: Luke 2:8-9

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How important are the shepherds to the Christmas story? Today's devotion considers their significance in the Jewish way of life....

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December 11, 2022 Luke 2:6-7

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Luke 2:6-7 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Today's devotion is a great illustration of the interpretative journey in studying scripture, using the whole Bible as we read passages. As we r...

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December 10: Luke 2:1-5

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King Herod had quite the reputation. In fact, some said it was safer to be his pig than his son. ...

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December 9: Luke 2:15-16

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In Advent, we celebrate that Christ has drawn near to His people. Let's explore how we respond to Jesus together as His church this Christmas season....

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December 8: Luke 2:12-14

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Glory to God on the highest!...

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December 7: Luke 2:10-11

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Luke 2:10-11...

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December 6: Matthew 2:3-5

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It was safer to be Herod's pig than his son....

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December 5: Matthew 2:1-2

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How significant are the wise men to the Christmas story and what example do they set for us in how we respond to King Jesus?...

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December 4, 2022 Luke 2:17-20

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Luke 2:17-20 17And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. As we rea...

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December 3: John 1:1-4, 14

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Jesus came to usher in a new creation. While this world is marred by sin, it will not always be so. And the incarnation is the guarantee of this hope....

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December 2: Matthew 2:11-12

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Let us celebrate and rejoice, because Immanuel has been born just as God said that it would happen....

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