The Long-Awaited One: Day 29. RECAST.
Today we listen to a recast of Day 29 from the book. We read Ezekiel 36:24-29 and discuss the fullness of God's plan in sending Jesus.

The Long-Awaited One: Bonus Material - Waiting in Expectation.
Today we look at Mary's response to all that happened the night Jesus was born. I discuss the busyness of my own Christmas preparations this year and my longing to find peace this Christmas by spending time pondering what God has done and will do.
Our scripture reading is Luke 2:8-20.
Reminder! You can listen to the entire book, The Long-Awaited One, in episodes 44-73 of the podcast from 2022.

The Long-Awaited One: Day 8 - Messiah's Life.
Today we look at Isaiah 61:1-3 and learn what was foretold about what Messiah's life would look like.

The Long-Awaited One: Day 5 plus bonus material!
Today we look at Isaiah 9:2,6-7 and discuss the names given for the Messiah and the power found in His name.

The Long-Awaited One: Day 2 RECAST.
Today we read Psalm 118:21-23 & Isaiah 28:16 and discuss foundations. This devotional is taken directly from the book, The Long-Awaited One.

The Long-Awaited One: Day 1 RECAST.
Today we begin our journey through my Advent devotional book, "The Long Awaited One." We recast the reading of Day 1 from the book. The devotional highlights Genesis 3:15 & Genesis 12:1-3 and discusses the fact that the plan for the Messiah was set up from the very beginning of time.

The Long-Awaited One: Bonus Material - A Singing God.
Today, we get started with our preparations for Christmas as we look at Zephaniah 3:17. We learn that God sings over his people for their comfort. We discuss how listening for the song of God at Christmas can help make our celebrations richer and more peaceful. When we have Jesus, we have all we really need and the rest of our celebrations are just added bonuses.

Grateful Hearts: Grateful for Gratitude.
Today we read Ephesians 5:19-20 as we discuss the benefits of gratitude both physically and spiritually.

Grateful Hearts: Thanksgiving in the Psalms.
Today we look at the topic of gratitude in the Psalms. We read excerpts of Psalm 118, a beautiful Psalm full of giving thanks. Then we discuss the thing the Psalmists thank God for throughout the book. We discuss how to use these same concepts to deepen our life of gratitude.

Grateful Hearts: Planned for, Chosen & Adopted.
Today we look at Ephesians 1:3-14 and discuss our status as followers of Jesus. With grateful hearts, we look at God's plan to save us and adopt us as his children.