Luke 1:26-34 When Elizabeth was six months pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee, to a virgin who was engaged to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David’s house. The virgin’s name was Mary. When the angel came to her, he said, “Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you!”Continue reading “December 6: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
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December 5: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)
Luke 1:21-25 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they wondered why he was in the sanctuary for such a long time. When he came out, he was unable to speak to them. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he gestured to them and couldn’t speak. When he completed theContinue reading “December 5: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
December 4: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)
Luke 1:14-20 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many people will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the Lord’s eyes. He must not drink wine and liquor. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before his birth. He will bring many Israelites back to the LordContinue reading “December 4: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
December 3: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)
Luke 1:8-13 One day Zechariah was serving as a priest before God because his priestly division was on duty. Following the customs of priestly service, he was chosen by lottery to go into the Lord’s sanctuary and burn incense. All the people who gathered to worship were praying outside during this hour of incense offering. An angelContinue reading “December 3: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
December 2 – Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)
Luke 1:5-7 During the rule of King Herod of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah. His wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. They were both righteous before God, blameless in their observance of all the Lord’s commandments and regulations. They had no children because Elizabeth was unableContinue reading “December 2 – Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
Prepare (Advent Devotional December 1)
Yesterday we began this journey. This journey will hopefully allow us the time to prepare our hearts for the coming Messiah. Here’s a great truth: Jesus Christ has come and will come again! Just as we prepare to celebrate his birth, and not just go through the motions, we should also make preparations for whenContinue reading “Prepare (Advent Devotional December 1)”
Prepare (Advent 2014 devotional) – November 30
Today, Sunday, November 30 begins the season of Advent. This is a special time of year that we prepare our hearts to receive and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Each day up until December 24, we are taking a journey to travel along with Mary, Joseph, the Magi and manyContinue reading “Prepare (Advent 2014 devotional) – November 30”
Sinners, Outcasts & the Poor
Buda United Methodist Church Saturday Evening Worship 11/29/14 Live Stream link for message (Saturdays 6:00pm CST) http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ciZIUF3EndU Youth Director, Ryan Stratton delivers this message on SINNERS, OUTCASTS & THE POOR. How Jesus lived his life by welcoming the sinners, the outcast and the poor is the example he’s asking us to live by today. JesusContinue reading “Sinners, Outcasts & the Poor”
Giving Thanks
We have so many things to be thankful for. The Thanksgiving holiday is a time when we can slow our busy lives and simply give thanks and gratitude for all that we are blessed with. When I look at my life, I am so blessed and thankful to have the family and friends I amContinue reading “Giving Thanks”
Jesus’ Final Week & Resurrection
Buda United Methodist Church Saturday Evening Worship 11/22/14 Live Stream link for message: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GnxWSStxPlY Youth Director, Ryan Stratton delivers this message on JESUS’ FINAL WEEK & RESURRECTION. Jesus Christ once asked his disciples “Who do you say that I am?” and this is the same question he asks us today. This 6 week series isContinue reading “Jesus’ Final Week & Resurrection”
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