Psalm 146:6–8 He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—he remains faithful forever. He upholds the cause of the oppressed — and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, the Lord gives sight to the blind,the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down,— the Lord loves the righteous. Read the context There are some messes most folks can't fix themselves: plumbing issues... electric... car troubles. The world has even bigger problems that you can't fix:...
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Luke 1:68–70 “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, — because he has come to his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us — in the house of his servant David (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago). Read the context Are you patient leading up to Christmas? It's hard to be. You're looking forward to gifts, travel, visitors, rest... But it's always worth the wait. King David lived 1000 years before Zechariah — John's father. God's people had waited...
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Looking for where to celebrate Christmas Eve? 📅 Dec 24th @7P |📍The Carnegie Center of Columbia-Tusculum Text "CHRISTMAS" to (513) 986-7740 for Parking Info 🚗 (Tap to send this text!) Luke 1:63–66 He asked for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s astonishment he wrote, “His name is John.” Immediately his mouth was opened and his tongue set free, and he began to speak, praising God. All the neighbors were filled with awe, and throughout the hill country of Judea people were talking about all...
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Join us for study — Tonight! 📖 ✏️ 📅 December 19th @7P |📍Solare Cafe @Element Eatery Check out what we're studying! Isaiah 9:6–7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called — Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. Read the context A child, and yet a king. Born a son, yet everlasting. The child promised to Isaiah was more than...
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Join us for study — Wednesday 📖 ✏️ 📅 December 19th @7P |📍Solare Cafe @Element Eatery Check out what we're studying! Romans 1:1–4 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God— the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus...
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Join us for study — Wednesday 📖 ✏️ 📅 December 19th @7P |📍Solare Cafe @Element Eatery Check out what we're studying! Matthew 1:20–21 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Read the context The top...
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Join us for study — Wednesday 📖 ✏️ 📅 December 19th @7P |📍Solare Cafe @Element Eatery Check out what we're studying! Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Read the context Most people prefer a full house at Christmas. Why? — You are built for nearness and relationship. And Christmas is a time that happens. It's when God comes close too. That's what that name "Immanuel" means: God with us. Empty...
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Psalm 89:1–4 I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.You said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant, ‘I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.’” Read the context What contracts are hardest to break? A 12-month lease? A...
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Luke 1:46–49 And Mary said:“My soul glorifies the Lord — and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me — holy is his name. Read the context Your manager passes over you on a project. You didn't get the invite to the party. Do you ever feel unnoticed? Mary recognizes in her song that she should be unnoticed by God, but instead he chose her to...
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