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What Are The Odds?

We are continuously reminded of our hope in Christ, whose love for us is reflected as the good in each of us.
Being a lawyer can be stressful. In the course of representing someone, there are plenty of “bad things” that can happen. Twenty-five years ago, when I was considered a “young”… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/what-are-the-odds/

Resurrection of the Lord

Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed!
He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! A prayer from Walter Brueggemann to begin this season of Easter: Easter us You God who terrified the waters, who crashed your thunder… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/resurrection-the-lord/

Advent Devotional: Christmas Day

Merry Christmas, everyone! For the light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not overcome it.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not o… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-christmas-day/

Advent Devotional: Christmas Eve

Glory to God in the highest! God is born in human flesh. The world will never again be the same.
The people who walked in darkness                  have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness –                 on them light has shined. For a c… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-christmas-eve/

Advent Devotional: December 15

God did not send us a royal king dressed in purple robes of majesty. God sent Jesus to be one of us.
When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” Je… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-december-15/

Advent Devotional: December 6

Magnifying the vision of a baby born in Bethlehem – a most wonderful gift and the presence of God.
Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. May the mou… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-december-6/

Advent Devotional: December 5

When we carry this light with us, there is no darkness that is too great to conquer.
Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king's son. May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. May the mountains yield p… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-december-5/

Advent Devotional: December 2

The light of Christ has come, and it’s waiting for us to wear it as armor!
The Future House of God The word that Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. In days to come the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established as the … http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-december-2/

Advent Devotional: December 1

There are times when turning our thoughts to the ultimate destination may be most helpful.
I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord!" Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem-built as a city that is bound firmly tog… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-december-1/

Advent Devotional: November 28

How will you wear light this Advent? What will you shine your light upon? How will you be the light of hope in a world of despair?
The night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside works of darkness and put on the armor of light.                                                             … http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/advent-devotional-november-28/

Lenten Devotional: Good Friday

This year, respond to Good Friday with utter thankfulness and with genuine wonder at the love of Christ.
After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture) 'I am thirsty.' A jar full of sour wine was standing there. So they put a spo… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lenten-devotional-good-friday/

Lenten Devotional: March 13th

One of the things we really should focus on during the Lenten Season is, "are we listening to the Spirit?"
I believe in the Holy Spirit Listen, the Holy Spirit is confusing. Many people in the church like to talk about the Holy Spirit as they make a knowing smile and nod and say… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lenten-devotional-march-13th/

Lenten Devotional: March 11th

We act as Christ's hands and feet in the world, as Christ is in our hearts. May God bless us in our work.
He ascended into heaven and sitteth at the hand of the Father Almighty. "So when they had come together, they asked him, 'Lord, is this the time when you will restore the k… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lenten-devotional-march-11th/

Lenten Devotional: March 8th

Jesus is there in peaceful and timely deaths and in violence and injustice. For the old and young alike, our Christ holds us close.
Was crucified, dead, and was buried In the early Church there was a group of Christians called "Gnostic Christians" who disavowed the humanity of Christ. Gnostics believed… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/lenten-devotional-march-8th/

What Can I Do for You, Lord?

Now is the time to bring Christmas into the world to stay.
My soul magnifies the LORD, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call m… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/what-can-i-do-you-lord/

Second Sunday in Advent

Lord, prepare our hearts to receive Christ anew during this season of Advent.
And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways Luke 1:76 Prepare the way! "I am sending my messenger … http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/second-sunday-in-advent/

First Sunday in Advent

This is a season not just spent waiting, but also in preparation.
Psalm 25:2-3 O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be a… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/first-sunday-in-advent/

Leading the Followers

Yes! Let’s do this! I'm right behind you... really!
  Do you remember when you were in grade school and inevitably struggling on some class problem and your teacher would comment with some cutesy phrase like, "There are too many… http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/leading-the-followers/

12.6 Advent Devotional

A daily scripture based meditation for our month long journey through Advent.
Today's Advent Devotional, on Psalm 80:6, is written by Anita Siegers. Anita is a longtime NorthPark member, along with husband Rolf and children Hannah, Emily and Dylan. … http://www.northparkpres.org/blog/126-advent-devotional/

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