Christine's Blog – December 2024 Archive (14)

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Greetings! Due to network 'hosting' issues over the last few days, I have had some technical difficulties. Alas, I think we are back in business!

Perhaps you read this already--if so, did it speak to you?

I think of many…

It was six years ago when I first spied the shepherds' land with my own eyes (though it seems so very much of life has passed). Oh, I had been to Israel before, but large groups do not commonly go into Bethlehem as it can be complicated.*

But in February 2019, the group I led got off the bus and made our way to a paved path leading toward a sweeping, expansive view of the Shepherds' Fields. Even thinking about it now gives me a feeling of awe.…

Listen here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/4bae2825/the-greatest-set-piece-of-all-time-december-15-2024

The day we celebrate our Lord's birth draws nigh . . .

Have you heard the sweet old story yet this Christmas season? 

I shall never tire of the greatest set piece of all time.…

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There is no doubt that because God keeps his promises, he is trustworthy, and because this is true, we can rest in Him.

The last briefing hit home with folks; I know because I heard from you! [Thank you. It means…

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"Okay, Christine, I got your message loud and clear - God is trustworthy. Here's the thing: I do trust God. In fact, I think I'm closer to the Lord now than I've ever been in my life, but I am dealing with so much pressure right now, I find it impossible not to get weighed…

Christmas did not just happen - not at all! The birth of Jesus had been in the mind of God for a long, long time.

God spoke of the Messiah he would send for hundreds of years before that star-lit Bethlehem night when he announced the birth to shepherds. Long before the people of God had the written scriptures they could hold in their hands. . . God spoke through prophets. 

One of the strong proofs of the veracity of Scripture is…

Listen here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2bbcb9ee/if-you-were-about-to-die-would-you-be-at-peace-12924

Merry Christmas, Friends!

Today marks the four-year anniversary of a very strange life event. Formative in my life and faith, it also fits with our discussion of Advent peace.

It…

Listen here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/2369a8f1/may-peace-be-yours-december-8-2024

The Peace of Christ be with you.  John 14.25-31

To read a little more from John 14--…

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When we get an invitation to an event, gathering or happening, we know we are included and wanted...it feels good. Perhaps the greatest Inviter ever is God. Think of it: God created us and invited us into relationship with Him, to worship him and come and pray…

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Why are you getting these daily? Advent!

"If only I could touch Jesus!"

Surely you have thought that such a thing.

"Lord, I wish I could sit across from you right…

Listen here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/1b7e0426/truth-for-hope-3-december-2024

How do you greet the day?

With optimism or something less?

As a child, I remember one of my first thoughts always was 'what do I have to look forward to today?' Not a child, but I still have a similar…

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Listen here:  https://www.pastorwoman.net/podcast/episode/22470f5d/hope-is-here-1-december-2024

A Blessed Advent season to you - a time of anticipation of Christ’s coming as we celebrate his birth as a baby born to save the world, and joyfully anticipate his second coming, when all things will be set right. This is a season of true hope for all the…