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Advent Day 9 – The Blessing of Obedience
If the LORD delights in us, he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk and honey. Only do not rebel against the LORD. And do not fear the people of … 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 7 – Faithfulness
Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his sons, because he was the son of his old age. And he made him a robe of many colors. Genesis 37:3 Within the biblical narrative of the Old Testament, perhaps … Continue reading
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Advent Day 6 – Jacob’s Ladder
Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go. Genesis 28:15 Jacob, having tricked his father Isaac into blessing him over and above his brother Esau, is now on the run. He is in fear for his … 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 