Devotionals for Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Today's Verse
A Daily Bible Verse, Thought, & Prayer
– John 1:4-5 –
In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it. (Full Devo)
ministry sermon
Passion for Praise
Daily Passages of Praise to Our Father
– Psalm 116:1 –
I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.
Daily Wisdom
Wisdom for Your Daily Walk with God
– Psalm 118:26 –
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.
"The aim of God in history is the creation of an all-inclusive community of loving persons, with Himself included in that community as its prime sustainer and most glorious inhabitant."
— Dallas Willard —
Quotemeal
Quotes for Christians that Inspire & Encourage

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Phil Ware reminds us that the grit and gore that surrounds Jesus' birth is there to help us know that he came to a world like our own to redeem it.

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HEARTLIGHT GALLERY

Illustration of the Bible Verse Quote by Dallas Willard
Illustration of the Bible Verse John 1:4-5
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