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Dec. 31, 2012 In the same way, the Spirit comes to help our weakness. We don’t know what we should pray, but the Spirit itself […]
Dec. 30, 2012 When eight days had passed, Jesus’ parents circumcised him and gave him the name Jesus. This was the name given to him […]
Dec. 29, 2012 The word became flesh and made his home among us. We have seen his glory, glory like that of a father’s only […]
Dec. 28, 2012 The shepherds returned home, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. Everything happened just as they had been […]
Dec. 27, 2012 Mary committed these things to memory and considered them carefully. – Luke 2:19 Last weekend while at my parents, I ran across […]
Dec. 26, 2012 When the shepherds saw this, they reported what they had been told about this child. Everyone who heard it was amazed at […]
Dec. 25, 2012 When the angels returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go right now to Bethlehem and see what’s happened. […]
Dec. 24, 2012 “This is a sign for you: you will find a newborn baby wrapped snugly and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great […]
Dec. 22, 2012 The Lord’s angel stood before the, the Lord’s glory shone around them and they were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! […]
Dec. 21, 2012 Nearby shepherds were living in the fields, guarding their sheep at night. – Luke 2:8 Being a shepherd wasn’t a fun job. […]
Dec. 20, 2012 He went to be enrolled together with Mary, who was promised to him in marriage and who was pregnant. While they were […]
Dec. 19, 2012 Everyone went to their own cities to be enrolled. Since Joseph belonged to David’s house and family line, he went up from […]
Dec. 18, 2012 In those days Caesar Augustus declared that everyone throughout the empire should be enrolled in the tax lists. This first enrollment occurred […]
Dec. 17, 2012 Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and then returned to her home. – Luke 1:56 It might have been strange […]
Dec. 15, 2012 Mary said, “He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered those with arrogant thoughts and proud inclinations. He has pulled […]
Dec. 14, 2012 Mary said, “He has looked with favor on the low status of his servant. Look! From now on, everyone will consider […]
Dec. 13, 2012 Mary said, “With all my heart I glory the Lord! In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my […]
Dec. 12, 2012 Elizabeth said “Why do I have this honor that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as I […]
Dec. 11, 2012 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. With a loud […]
Dec. 10, 2012 Mary got up and hurried to a city in the Judean highlands. She entered Zecharaih’s home and greeted Elizabeth. – Luke 1:38 […]
Dec. 9, 2012 Then Mary said, “I am the Lord’s servant. Let it be with me just as you have said.” Then the angel left […]
Dec. 8, 2012 The angel said, “Look, even in your old age, your relative Elizabeth has conceived a son. This woman who was labeled ‘unable […]
Dec. 7, 2012 Then Mary said to the angel, “How will this happen since I haven’t had sexual relations with a man?” The angel replied, […]
Dec. 6, 2012 The angel said, “He will be great and he will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will […]
Dec. 5, 2012 The angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Mary. God is honoring you. Look! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and […]
Dec. 4, 2012 When the angel came to Mary, he said, “Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you!” She was confused by these […]
Dec. 3, 2012 When Elizabeth was six months pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee, to a virgin who […]
Dec. 2, 2012 She gave birth to her firstborn son, wrapped him snugly, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for […]