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Dec 29

Has This Happened to You?

by Brenda Poulos
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Isaiah 66: 12a, and 13a– “For this is what the LORD says: ‘I will extend peace to her like a river… and as a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you’…”

Have you had the experience of reading Bible verses which seemed to be direct messages of encouragement for you at a specific time in your life?

That’s what happened to me this week.

I had been reading a chapter a day in the book of Isaiah for the past 65 days. Sitting down to read the final chapter on day 66, I read the verses I am sharing with you today.

But before I opened my Bible, we got a phone message.

Our great-granddaughters (twins) were born on Christmas at 24 weeks. They were 1 lb each. We prayed, immediately. However, it wasn’t until a few hours later that I read the message of peace and hope in Isaiah.

I texted my granddaughter with the words of encouragement.

If you are going through something today that seems to be overwhelming, remember that God is good. He is with you. He will make a way.

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Dec 22

Christmas Tapestry

by Brenda Poulos

Matthew 2: 1,2- After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

A couple of years ago, I joined a number of my author friends in writing short stories with a Christmas theme. If you are in need of a heartfelt gift for a special friend who enjoys reading, I recommend Christmas Tapestry. It is available in paperback and e-book from Amazon.

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Dec 15

Love Demonstrated

by Brenda Poulos
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Romans 5:8- “But God demonstrated his love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

I have read comments about the recent pardoning of criminals, politicians, and so on. 

This post is NOT to state my opinions on them.

It is simply a post on the subject of pardoning, which means to remove the punishment for crimes or wrongdoing. 

EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT HAS EVER LIVED HAS COMMITTED SINS. 

But Jesus died on the cross in our place, taking upon himself our punishment. He didn’t do it because of our innocence. (If we had been innocent, there would have been no need for him to become a sacrifice for our sins)!

This verse in the book of Romans tells us that He didn’t pardon us based on merit or because He believed we were innocent.

By pardoning us, God demonstrated His love for us.

He pardoned us without condition. Without us deserving it.

Because of His Great Love.

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Dec 8

Why He Came

by Brenda Poulos
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John 3: 16-17. ““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”

Why, when I sat down to write this blog with a Christmas message, did my mind keep replaying images from Passion of The Christ?

It didn’t make sense until I reviewed the Christmas story and came across the gifts that were brought to baby Jesus.

One of them was myrrh, an embalming spice. It was a strange gift to bring a child, unless you consider who the child was—God in the flesh who came to earth with one purpose—to die on the cross for the sins of mankind.

This may have been the first clue to Mary and Joseph about the purpose their son would have on earth, but they already knew he would be special. From the message to Mary before her pregnancy to the starry host (angels) announcing the birth months later, and countless interactions they had with Him throughout his life here on earth, everything fit into God’s plan of salvation.

So, while we celebrate His birth at Christmas, we also have reason to also celebrate His death and resurrection.

For that is why He came.

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Dec 1

Giving Hearts

by Brenda Poulos
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Deuteronomy 15:10- “Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then, because of this the Lord your God will bless you…”

The holidays are upon us. Filled with the many joys of the season, it is the time for many of us to reflect on God’s goodness and blessings.

Each time I visit my mailbox, however, I am given reminders that there are many in the world who have needs that have not been met.

Food pantries, rescue missions, prison ministries, and many others send requests for donations in the mail. 

The Bible reminds us to give generously because the nature of a giving heart is one who gives gladly—one who realizes “there, but for the grace of God, go I.”

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