Tag: Advent
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GNB 1.183
December 25, 2022 (Christmas Day 2022) TODAY’S SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: “The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.” (Psalm 118.24) TODAY’S REFLECTION: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is rife with religious tones (over or under depends on your point of view.) You would recognize them only because you are…
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GNB 1.181
December 23, 2022 (The sixth day of the fourth week of Advent 2022) TODAY’S SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: “While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them…
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GNB 1.180
December 22, 2022 (The fifth day of the fourth week of Advent 2022) TODAY’S SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: “‘I am the Lord’s servant,’ Mary answered. ‘May Your word to me be fulfilled.’ Then the angel left her.” (Luke.1.38) TODAY’S REFLECTION: But, there is nothing simple about authentic love except its consequences. True love means making tough decisions…
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GNB 1.179
December 21, 2022 (The fourth day of the fourth week of Advent 2022) TODAY’S SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: “Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home..” (Luke.1.56) TODAY’S REFLECTION: It’s simply math, simply biology and simply love . Math: Mary (who believed what Gabriel told her was going to happen) arrives when Elizabeth…
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GNB 1.178
December 20, 2022 (The third day of the fourth week of Advent 2022) TODAY’S SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: “He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped His servant Israel remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as He promised.” (Luke.1.53-55) TODAY’S REFLECTION: It…
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GNB 1.177
December 19, 2022 (The second day of the fourth week of Advent 2022) TODAY’S SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: “His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with His arm. He has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones.…
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GNB 1.176
December 18, 2022 (The first day of the fourth week of Advent 2022) TODAY’S SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. He has been mindful of the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will be me blessed. The mighty One has done great…
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GNB 175
December 16, 2022 (The sixth day of the third week of Advent 2022) TODAY’S SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: “John replied, ‘A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. You yourselves can testify that I said, I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him. The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend…
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GNB 174
December 15, 2022 (The fifth day of the third week of Advent 2022) TODAY’S SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: “John replied, ‘A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. You yourselves can testify that I said, I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him. The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend…
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GNB 172
December 12, 2022 (The second day of the third week of Advent 2022) TODAY’S SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: “John replied, ‘A man can receive only what is given him from heaven. You yourselves can testify that I said, I am not the Christ, but am sent ahead of Him. The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend…
Mighty Ones In His Service 