The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 10 – To dwell in the heart of God

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 10 – To dwell in the heart of God

The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 9 – The Exchange

When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 9 – The Exchange

The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 8 – Happiness and double blessing

Mary Visits Elizabeth Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 8 – Happiness and double blessing

The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 7 – On a white horse He comes

The Song of Mary And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, And holy is His … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 7 – On a white horse He comes

The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 6 – Turns Sorrows to Joy

Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” (Luke 2:34-35) Perhaps … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 6 – Turns Sorrows to Joy

The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 5 – The Gift, The Judge, and The King

Wise Men from the East Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 5 – The Gift, The Judge, and The King

The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 4, Courageous love

Glory in the Highest Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do … More The Twelve Days of Christmas – Day 4, Courageous love