Author Archives: Carol Willhoit

That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the LORD appeared among them, and the radiance of the LORD’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring greatContinue reading “December 19”

Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” He said this because there were so many people coming and going that Jesus and His apostles didn’t even have time to eat. Mark 6:31 The are days march on; we’re getting busier by the moment.  There are presents to beContinue reading “December 17”

Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 13:14 Simple scripture, or is it? Have you ever thought about getting dressed in the morning and putting on Jesus Christ? Sounds kind of silly. We can always put on the armor of Christ. We can visualize the sandals of peace, the belt ofContinue reading “December 16”

Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Romans 13:14 Simple scripture, or is it? Have you ever thought about getting dressed in the morning and putting on Jesus Christ? Sounds kind of silly. We can always put on the armor of Christ. We can visualize the sandals of peace, the beltContinue reading “December 16”

All right then, the LORD Himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a Son and will call Him Immanuel, which means “God is with us.”  Isaiah 7:14 Immanuel, God is with us. How completely awesome is this statement! Imagine: we serve a God thatContinue reading “December 15”

“Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the Lord told him. And as Elijah stood there, the Lord passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was anContinue reading “December 14”

Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in Him! Psalm 34:8 Christmas and food are like love and marriage: two peas in a pod. CNN has reported that the average North American adult can gain 7-10 pounds during the Christmas season. Wouldn’t it be wonderful ifContinue reading “December 13”

Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking “Where is the newborn King of the Jews? We saw His star as it rose and we have come to worship Him.” Matthew 2:1&2 What do we know aboutContinue reading “December 12”

Moses remained there on the mountain with the Lord forty days and forty nights. In all that time he ate no bread and drank no water. And the Lord wrote the terms of the covenant—the Ten Commandments—on the stone tablets. When Moses came down Mount Sinai carrying the two stone tablets inscribed with the termsContinue reading “December 11”

Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts. Psalm 139:23 As the days move on and we are on the search for how God would desire us to be, maybe we should pray and meditate on this Psalm. Why do I do the things I do? What motive is inContinue reading “December 10”