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Prepare Him Room

'Prepare Him room': Inviting Jesus to reign in our hearts is how the strange beginning of the Gospel of Mark fits into the Advent season.

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More than the Outskirts of His Ways

If there is a God and he's out there, why doesn't he just get it over with and show himself to us? Why this need for faith?

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Little Miracles

How a bunch of poor, but precious homeless people minister to their minister in Brazil.

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How Full Is Your Gift Sack?

Most of us only hoped to get enough of these seasons’ “givings” in our sacks not to be embarrassed, humiliated and marked as a less than desirable.

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Jesus Came to Be One of Us!

We desperately need to push past the glitz of the season and remember the gritty grace of the manger and the glory of God incarnate in a helpless baby who came to be one of us!

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On Tiptoes with Angels

Christmas, like the coming of Jesus, is about waiting!

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Lead with Gentleness

In a society where parents are overwhelmed, overbooked, overworked, and overstressed, I can be a voice of gentleness!

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A Time for Giving Thanks!

On this day when many pause with their families to give thanks to God, let’s remember what the LORD God has done to bless us!

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Your Part Is to Trust

Don’t believe the voice in your head that says that it’s up to you to do it or to overcome it.

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Devotionals for Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Today's Verse

A Daily Bible Verse, Thought, & Prayer

When the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. (Full Devo)

Passion for Praise

Daily Passages of Praise to Our Father

– Psalm 84:11-12 NLT –

For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. O LORD of Heaven's Armies, what joy for those who trust in you.

Daily Wisdom

Wisdom for Your Daily Walk with God

– Matthew 5:7 –

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

"I longed to be a flame of fire continually glowing in the divine service and building up of Christ's kingdom to my last and dying breath."

— David Brainerd —

Quotemeal

Quotes for Christians that Inspire & Encourage

IN-DEPTH DEVOTIONALS

God's Holy Fire

A Look at the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives

What Jesus Did!

A 365 day trip through the Gospel accounts of Jesus

Spiritual Warfare

God's Power for our Battles

A Year with Jesus

Daily letters from Christ using the 'voice' of Jesus

Morning & Evening

Charle's Spurgeon's classic devotional

Praying with Paul

Daily prayers inspired by the Apostle Paul

LATEST ARTICLES

Prepare Him Room

'Prepare Him room': Inviting Jesus to reign in our hearts is how the strange beginning of the Gospel of Mark fits into the Advent season.

Phil Ware shares how Mark's gospel, which doesn't even mention the birth of Jesus, fits into the Advent season.

12/12/2018 by Phil Ware

More than the Outskirts of His Ways

If there is a God and he's out there, why doesn't he just get it over with and show himself to us? Why this need for faith?

Phil Ware and James Nored share in word and video an idea about how we can truly understand God's greatness, glory, and grace even though we cannot understand everything about him.

12/09/2018 by James Nored & Phil Ware

Little Miracles

How a bunch of poor, but precious homeless people minister to their minister in Brazil.

Dennis Downing writes about Church on the Streets and a special morning worship service when the minister receives the ministry of the people he came to serve.

12/07/2018 by Dennis Downing