By Chelsea Loomis Isaiah 60:1 "Arise. shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you." (NIV) Every year people wake up on Christmas morning full of joy and excitement. Children run to the Christmas tree dreaming of the toys Santa Claus brought them. When I think of my most … Continue reading What is THE gift?
Sharon Loomis
The Bethlehem Massacre
By: Sharon Loomis Jeremiah 31:15 “This is what the Lord says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” (NIV) (626-582 BC) Matthew 2:16-18 “Herod was furious when he realized that the wise men had outwitted him. He … Continue reading The Bethlehem Massacre
Flight Into Egypt
By Sharon Loomis Hosea 11:1 “When Israel was a child, I loved Him, and out of Egypt I called my son.” (CSB) (785-725 BC) Matthew 2:13-15 “When they had gone, and angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. … Continue reading Flight Into Egypt
God’s Promise, God’s Provision, God’s Time
By Sharon Loomis Genesis 22:8 “Abraham answered, 'God Himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.' ...” (NIV) (2166-1991 BC) Genesis 49:10 “The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between His feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come and the obedience of the nation shall … Continue reading God’s Promise, God’s Provision, God’s Time
Facing False Accusations
By Sharon Loomis Psalm 35:11 “Malicious witnesses testify against me. They accuse me of crimes I know nothing about.” (NLT) (600-500 BC) Psalm 22:7 “Everyone who sees me mocks me. They sneer and shake their heads, ...” (NLT) (600-500 BC) Matthew 1:18-25 “…Mary… But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, … Continue reading Facing False Accusations
An Advent March Through Prophecy
By: Lill Kohler, Chelsea Loomis, Marcia Rossiter and Sharon Loomis The Christmas story is far more than the story of a baby in a manger. It began at creation and transcends time as we know it. It's the story of a love we cannot fathom. We can feel it. We can see it. We can … Continue reading An Advent March Through Prophecy
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