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Advent Day 18 – The New Covenant
“Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I … Continue reading
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Advent Day 14 – The Lion and the Lamb
The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat, and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall lead them. Isaiah 11:6 God’s intention at … Continue reading
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Advent Day 13 – The Shoot from the Stump of Jesse
There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel … Continue reading
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Advent Day 8 – God’s Commandments as Gift and Guide
And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:1-3 The history … Continue reading
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Advent Day 5 – Abraham and Isaac
After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here am I.” Genesis 22:1 The life of Abraham serves the Church as an example of unquestioned faithfulness to God and the striving to … Continue reading
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My Lutheran Roots 