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Angels appear all throughout the biblical narrative of Jesus’ birth. One appeared to Zechariah (Luke 1:11-20), Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25), Mary (Luke 1:26-56), and to the shepherds abiding in their fields nearby Bethlehem (Luke 2:8-20). When the song “Angels We Have Heard On High” breaks into the chorus, the angels are singing the phrase “Gloria in…
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Here’s a big confession: I often worry. Not about a lot of little things but mainly about big things. Like a phone call about a little girl who possibly had a cancerous tumor behind her eye or the family that just lost everything in a fire. Now don’t get me wrong here, my worry always…
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Need God to heal your emotions? Carrying hurt way too long from the past? Need painful memories to cease? Are you in bondage to anxiety? Abuse? Addiction? Stress? Dysfunction? Regret? One Scripture that helps me a lot is Psalm 46. It’s powerful! Psalm 46 is great and if applied regularly can be a healing balm…
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Anyone need some peace? Peace is something Jesus brings us, as He is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). His peace has no end (Isaiah 9:7). As I stared at the word peace on our counter top, I thought about the peace I need from the Lord in a few things (I can think of…
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A few years ago, a Christmas tradition started called “The Elf on the Shelf” where an elf doll “magically” moves from place to place usually at night throughout one’s home leading up to Christmas. I’ve seen some creative photos of elves on shelves, fireplaces, and just about everything else. My personal favorite picture of our…
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My book, “40 Jesus Filled Days of Easter: A Devotional to Help Families Keep Their Eyes on Jesus” will be released on the first of February!!! Here’s the book cover (front and back) hot off the press. Yes, it’s a companion to “25 Jesus Filled Days of Christmas”. I’m so excited!
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“Abby, what was your favorite Christmas present of all time?” That was the question I had for my middle daughter as she walked through the living room one night. With no hesitation, she said, “My Barbie Dreamhouse!” Instantly, vivid memories flooded my mind of shopping for the Barbie Dreamhouse, purchasing the huge toy, and assembling…
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I will never forget all three times my wife found out she was pregnant and told me the great news. How exciting! The children we had hoped and prayed for had been conceived and begun to grow – human life had formed – what a miracle! Like you, I’ve received expectant and birth announcements. I’ve…
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Christmas is supposed to be an exciting time of family and fun. One Christmas song says, “It’s the hap, happiest season of all.” But for many, it can be a painful time dealing with the loss of a loved one. One of the biggest gifts God can give you this Christmas is the gift of…
stephen R Harrison 