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Star

12/21/2023

Have you and your family looked at the stars in the night sky lately? They are beautiful and bright. Stars light up the sky in beautiful ways that guide and inspire us. Ancient sailors navigated the seas by the stars. Travelers on land also were guided by the stars. Stars have captivated our imagination and inspired our stories. But God also gave a promise about a star that would change the world and guide us toward God, the Creator of all the stars. Take a moment and allow your life to be guided by the light that shines in the darkest night, our Lord Jesus.

(scripture of the week)
"A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel"--Numbers 24.17

(prayer of the week)
Loving Creator, you created all the universe and you created me. Help me to see and be guided by the light of your love sent in Christ. In Christ, let me find true hope, peace, love and joy, and share those great gifts with others near and far, amen.

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!—Pastor TJ

(quote of the week)
Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas--Calvin Coolidge

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Hustle and Bustle

12/14/2023

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This time of the year there is plenty of anxiety and stress over the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping and to-do lists and lots of other good things. Sometimes we forget the reason for the season. Amid the busyness, we rejoice knowing that God loves us. And whether we are a lowly shepherd or a person bearing costly gifts, we find our savior in Bethlehem. Let us take time to experience anew the wonder of God’s love come in Christ and share the gifts only he can bring—hope, peace, love, and joy.

(scripture of the week)
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;
Those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,
On them a light has shone –Isaiah 9.2

(prayer of the week)
Loving Heavenly Father, help me to push back the busyness and lean into your grace and love. Renew my heart with the true gifts of Christmas found only in Christ the Lord—hope, peace, love, and joy. amen

Blessings –Pastor TJ

(quote of the week)
God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving. If he gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it. Pope Francis

Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney at YouTube &
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Candles

12/7/2023

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One of the Christmas traditions in Pennsylvania where I grew up was to put a single candle in each window of a home. On a dark night, you could see the candles glowing far away. It always made me feel like there was hope shining in the night. No matter how cold and snowy outside, those candles glowing in the windows made you feel there was a special warmth in the home.

I think that’s the way our lives often reflect the love of Christ. We may feel we are only one candle glowing in the night. But often times people may look across the darkness and see our lives aglow with the love of Christ in a special way that gives them hope.

(scripture of the week)
Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8.12).

(prayer of the week)
Lord, touch my life with the light of your love. May all I do reflect your love. And may I be a candle in the night, shining hope to others near and far, through Christ, the Light of the World, amen.

Wishing you a blessed Christmas season—Pastor TJ

(quote of the week)
I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year –Charles Dickens

Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney at YouTube &
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com/
Check the latest leadership blog by Dr. TJ http://www.drtj.us

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