Today’s Jesse Tree ornament is a piece of stone with Roman numerals I-X on it, representing God’s rules to live by. The Chrismon for today is the six-pointed star with the cross in the middle. It represents the union between the Old Testament and New Testament. This is the meaning of the symbol:
THE STAR AND CROSS
“The origin of the six-pointed Star of David is not clear but it has been representative of the Jewish people for centuries. With…..
ADVENT ADVENTURE: A DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
CHRISMON ORNAMENTS: NEW TESTAMENT WEEK 2
Day 7 THE IOTA CHI “In the original Greek text, “Jesus Christ” is written IHSOUS XRISTOS. From earliest times these two letters have been combined into a beautiful symbol representing the Christian’s faith that Jesus is “the Christ [Messiah], the Son of the Living God”. (Matthew 16:16)
Day 8 The Cross “The cross is undoubtedly the most well-known of all Christian symbols. Because of…..
The Jesse Tree ornament for this date is the cradle, and the story of patience of Sarai and Abram. The scripture is Genesis 21: 1-7 . It is the story of waiting for an heir until they were both in their nineties. Then God promised their children would be as numerous as the stars and the grains of sand. He was faithful.
The Chrismon ornament for this day is the Iota Chi, or the original Greek letters for Jesus.
“In the…..
The Old Testament story of Noah shows God’s Sovereignty and plan for His Creation.
Scripture: Genesis 6: 11-14; 7: 17-8: 3; 9: 8-13 
Noah’s ark Jesse Tree Ornament
THINK ABOUT IT
In this story of Noah and the ark, God is showing us all the things we have already learned about Him. Let’s start with His control of the whole world. He…..
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Day 30
Each year as we face the advent season, and indeed the second coming of Christ, we anticipate the arrival of Christ to show us God here on earth. Let us remember that of all the religions in the world, Christianity is the only one where God reaches down to man, rather than man trying to attain a knowledge and try to please his god.
Therefore, our attitude of gratitude must eternally be that Jesus…..
Day 27
I am honored to think that my words might influence others. The joy of writing has become almost an addiction to me in my retirement. I have much to say, much until now left unsaid. I have an attitude of gratitude in thinking I might be used to bless someone else’s life, just as mine has been enriched by other writers who have influenced me. In that, I take great pleasure.
Today’s Scripture: “So I say to you:…..
Day 25
It is with an attitude of gratitude that I confess that God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow, and that although the times seem chaotic, man’s need for God’s guidance and forgiveness does not change because man thinks he controls his own destiny. I am fully convinced He is Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End, and He still numbers the hairs on our heads and is cognizant of each sparrow’s fall. Therefore, we live in…..
Day 24 Scripture references for living life well.
“In my anguish, I cried to the Lord, and He answered me by setting me free. The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me; He is my helper. I will look in triumph on my enemies. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord…..
Today I include sections 22 and 23 of my Thanksgiving tributes. Life gets in the way, sometimes. If you’d like to read the intervening days, this book is available on Amazon.com. Just check on this website to see if it’s something you’d like to give to someone or have for your devotional use.
Day 22
Much prayer has filled our home; we have faithfully followed Deuteronomy 6: 6-9 where it says: “These commandments that I give you today are…..
Day 18
I delighted in Mrs. O’Rourke’s discipline in teaching me journalistic style, although I have struggled to forgive her for telling me, “Now, Betty June, I know you want to be a reporter, but only men can do that job. You’d be a great teacher!” She was right, I was a great teacher, but she quashed my dream. What I learned, I taught. My students won writing awards and distinction, and with an attitude of gratitude, I thank my…..