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Numbers 27:12-22, Deuteronomy 31:1-23, Proverbs 15:18–29 A relay race requires timing and teamwork. As the baton carrier approaches the next runner, that runner must start running. The two must match stride and pace so that the baton can be handed-off smoothly. Rarely will a relay…

Psalm 139; Isaiah 12; Matthew 1:1–12 The lineage of Jesus. How boring. Did you think that? You are not alone in that. Many people read the lineage of Jesus or just skip it. Wait, did you skip it? If so, please read it now… Why…

Micah 5:2-4; Psalm 96; Luke 2:1-20 The beauty and mystery of God's word comes alive when it comes to Jesus. Much of the prophecy that surrounds Jesus is in the middle of prophetic statements that on their own may have seemed insignificant. However, when so…

Psalm 16, Matthew 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 "When a person’s ways please the LORD, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him." Psalm 16:7 In many parts of the world, the United Nations has stationed peacekeepers. Their purpose is to be a…

Psalm 25:1-10, Nehemiah 9:6-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Remember, LORD, your compassion and your faithful love, for they have existed from antiquity. (Psalm 25:6) As we enter the Advent Season this Sunday, we will be drawn to worry about family and other social gatherings. The culture…