Issue 1317 – Jesus is Lord – December 9, 2023
In this advent reading Luke illustrates the sovereignty of God.
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Hallelu Yah
Soli Deo Gloria
by Kevin Corbin · Published 9 December 2023 · Last modified 30 June 2026
In this advent reading Luke illustrates the sovereignty of God.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 8 December 2023 · Last modified 30 June 2026
How would you describe God?
by Kevin Corbin · Published 7 December 2023 · Last modified 30 June 2026
The street we live on is getting pretty well decorated for Christmas. It’s a mix of festive inflatables and various degrees of Christmas lights. Some folks started decorating right after Remembrance Day, while others began December 1. Some folks won’t decorate, while others leave their lights up all year and just turn them on come December. Since we share a home with one of our...
by Kevin Corbin · Published 5 December 2023 · Last modified 30 June 2026
Apersistant spider meets its end, but teaches something.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 4 December 2023 · Last modified 30 June 2026
If you have been following closely, you may have noticed that the issue numbers were slightly mixed up last week. All have now been corrected, and we are back in order. Apologies for any confusion. The salmon run has finished, and the eagles are once again disbursing. A couple of weeks ago, we had what the local media called the largest gathering of bald eagles...
by Kevin Corbin · Published 2 December 2023 · Last modified 23 June 2026
it was poring out and it gave me pause to think…
by Kevin Corbin · Published 1 December 2023 · Last modified 30 June 2026
An advent reading plan. The announcements and prophecies.
by Kevin Corbin · Published 30 November 2023 · Last modified 30 June 2026
What do you see?
by Kevin Corbin · Published 29 November 2023 · Last modified 30 June 2026
What you believe matters. Be ware of false teachers
by Kevin Corbin · Published 28 November 2023 · Last modified 30 June 2026
What are you reading?