The Peace Our Hearts Long For: Advent Day Twenty-Three
by David Daniel on December 23rd, 2025
Read: Micah 5:4–5 (NIV) “He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth. And he will be our peace.”ReflectAt Christmas, we talk a lot about peace—peace on earth, goodwill toward men. But what kind of peace do we really need most?Micah points us ... Read More
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From Shadows to Song—A New Heart for Christmas: Advent Day Twenty-Two
by David Daniel on December 22nd, 2025
Read: Hebrews 8:4–10 (NIV) “There are priests who offer gifts according to the law. They serve at a sanctuary that is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. … But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises. … ‘This is the covenant I will establish … I will put... Read More
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Open the Eyes of Your Heart—Seeing Christ for Who He Is: Advent Day Twenty-One
by David Daniel on December 21st, 2025
Read: Matthew 16:15–17 (NIV) “‘But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’ Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.’”ReflectAs Christmas draws near, are your eyes ready to see Jesus for who He truly is? When Peter declared, “Y... Read More
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The Joy of Being Brought Back—Unwrapping Reconciliation: Advent Day Twenty
by David Daniel on December 20th, 2025
Read: Romans 5:11 (NIV) “More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”ReflectChristmas is about more than gifts and gatherings—it’s about restoration. In Christ, God has done the impossible: He’s brought us back to Himself. We call this reconciliation. It’s not just a theological word; it’s the heart of the gospel. We were ... Read More
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The Gift You Can Only Receive: Advent Day Nineteen
by David Daniel on December 19th, 2025
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Frustrated Toward Grace—When God Won’t Let Us Settle: Advent Day Eighteen
by David Daniel on December 18th, 2025
Read: Romans 3:25–26 (NIV) “God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement… to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.”ReflectSometimes God’s greatest gift isn’t immediate peace, but a holy frustration—a deep sense that nothing in this world can truly satisfy our hearts. That was Martin Luther’s story. He tried ... Read More
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