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Herod, Day 15
Reading: Matthew 2:13-18 Herod was reigning in Jerusalem at the behest of Rome when Jesus was born. He wasn’t just any king, though. He...
Renée Coventry
Dec 21, 20222 min read
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The Magi's Search, Day 14
Read: Matthew 2:1-12 As Mary's pregnancy progressed, a group of secular individuals, magi, made it their practice to study the stars....
Renée Coventry
Dec 20, 20222 min read
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The Reward of Eager Expectations, Day 13
Reading: Luke 2:21-35 Joseph and Mary, in their obedience, presented Jesus to the Lord. In the temple, Simeon, a righteous man within...
Renée Coventry
Dec 19, 20221 min read
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The Shepherd's Watched, Day 12
Reading, Luke 2:6-20 As Mary gave birth, the shepherds outside Bethlehem were doing what they had always done – keeping watch. With...
Renée Coventry
Dec 16, 20221 min read
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Caesar's Tax, Day 11
Luke 2:1-5 Not everything within the nativity story occurred at the behest of angels. God worked with the people present at that time,...
Renée Coventry
Dec 15, 20222 min read
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Aligned with God, Day 10
Luke 1:67-80 When Zacharias’ tongue came into agreement with God, something beautiful occurred. He was filled with the spirit of prophecy...
Renée Coventry
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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No Reasoning Rejoicer, Day 9
Reading, Luke 1:57-66 In this passage we read of John's birth. The people surrounding Elizabeth were rejoicing with her at her miracle...
Renée Coventry
Dec 13, 20222 min read
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Joseph Obeyed, Day 8
Reading, Matthew 1:18-25 It wasn't just Mary that God involved in His plans. God's Son would need an earthly father who would train Him...
Renée Coventry
Dec 12, 20221 min read
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Mary Magnified the Lord, Day 7
Reading, Luke 1:46-56 Before the promise to Mary was fulfilled, she had already entered into a spirit of thanksgiving and worship,...
Renée Coventry
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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Mary Positioned Herself for the Promise, Day 6
Reading, Luke 1:39-45 If there is a universal truth, it is this: women love to interact. (You were expecting something else, I know). So,...
Renée Coventry
Dec 8, 20222 min read
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Mary Bowed to His Will, Day 5
Reading, Luke 1:26-38 Mary was perplexed and pondering. What woman wouldn't be, given an angel had just declared her favored by the Lord,...
Renée Coventry
Dec 7, 20221 min read
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Elizabeth Hoped, Day 4
Reading, Luke 1:23-25 When done with the duties assigned, Zacharias had nothing to do but go home. But thankfully, God did not fail to...
Renée Coventry
Dec 6, 20221 min read
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Zacharias Responds with Doubt, Day 3
Reading, Luke 1:8-22 Zacharias, by profession, was a priest. He was doing what he was supposed to do at the time he was supposed to do it...
Renée Coventry
Dec 5, 20222 min read
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Walking Blamelessly, Day 2
Reading, Luke 1:5-7 Let’s begin at the beginning: not the birth of Christ, but the story of Elizabeth and Zacharias. I find it difficult...
Renée Coventry
Dec 2, 20221 min read
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People's Response When God Came Down, Day 1
Often during the Christmas season, we are inundated with commercial messaging, parties, and community celebrating the holiday, even if we...
Renée Coventry
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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A Word of Encouragement
When disappointment and despair try to encompass you like a shroud, remember this: the LORD is on His throne! He is our tower of refuge,...
Renée Coventry
Nov 10, 20221 min read
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Folding Socks with God
This morning I folded socks with God. Yes, you heard me right. This morning while I was matching the socks of five men (mine are much...
Renée Coventry
Nov 4, 20221 min read
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Receiving the Word & Spirit, Day 12
We have touched on many things the past two weeks regarding the Word and the Spirit and how they reveal the Father to us. We know God...
Renée Coventry
Oct 18, 20223 min read
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The Godhead Wants to Be Known, Day 11
Last week, I looked at how the Word and the Spirit speak to be heard. Just as important is that the Godhead desires to be known. Keeping...
Renée Coventry
Oct 17, 20224 min read
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The Importance of Hearing the Word & the Spirit, Day 10
It should go without saying that when one speaks, they do so to be heard. The same applies to God. However, when it comes to the Godhead,...
Renée Coventry
Oct 14, 20223 min read
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