Monthly Archive: December 2011

Dec 21

The Gift of Gifts

Valley of Vision- The Gift of Gifts O Source of all Good, What shall I render to Thee for the gift of gifts, Thine own dear Son, begotten, not created, my Redeemer, Proxy, Surety, Substitute, His self-emptying incomprehensible, His infinity of love beyond the heart’s grasp. Herein is wonder of wonders: He came below to …

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Dec 05

To be Blessed

In the first chapter of Luke, Elizabeth says, “Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished” (NIV).  Elizabeth is saying to Mary – and to us – “if you really believe what the angel told you about this baby, if you take it in, you’ll be …

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Dec 01

Tis’ the Season to be Jolly?

Holiday-Organizer

Shopping, baking, family gatherings, traffic, gift wrapping, advent, Christmas concerts, cookie exchanges, tree trimming. Yes, that’s right, it’s Christmas time! We are all fa-la-la-la-la-ing, right? This is a great time of year. It is the time where we begin to see more family, eat tasty cookies and not feel guilty about it, listen to that …

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