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  • Advent 2012: Genuine Freedom

    Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. —Hebrews 2:14–15 We’ re growing closer to…

  • Advent 2012: Worship by Giving Up

    When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.  ~ Matthew 2:10–11 What’s your most prized possession? The thing that you…

  • Advent 2012: Indifference and Hostility

    When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. —Matthew 2:3 Today’s devotion suggests there are two types of people who do not worship Christ. Those who don’t know (the indifferent) and those who are threatened by Him (the hostile). In my little mind, I have such a hard time…