Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

Monday, December 25, 2023

Merry Christmas 2023!

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My Friend, 

Merry Christmas! It's Christmas day! 

I pray that you have a blessed remembrance as you celebrate the first and foremost gift of CHRISTmas, Jesus Christ! 


Here's a Christmas gift from me to you which is a fresh recording of the Gospel of Luke account of the birth of Jesus found in Luke 2:1-38:

https://youtu.be/GpVpXZSeYDI


Have a wonderful celebration of the birth of Jesus! 


Merry Christmas!  You're in my prayers. 


Your Brother and Servant in Christ,

Randolph Koch 


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Music: 

"Silent Night" by Daddy_s_Music

"Christmas Cinematic Dream Piano" by Daddy_s_Music

Monday, December 04, 2023

Free Christmas Devotionals!

Hello Friend,

First off, Merry Christmas! 


If you're looking for a free devotional, I wanted to encourage you to check out my two current YouVersion Christmas Devotionals:


Christmas: The Promise Fulfilled and The Wonder of Christmas.


Both are geared to help you and I in some small way set our hearts, minds and and souls on the Wonder and Awe of all that Jesus has done for you and I that we remember and celebrate during Christmas and all year through. 

Click on the links below:

Christmas: The Promise Fulfilled:

http://bible.com/r/3U7 


The Wonder of Christmas:

http://bible.com/r/3To


Or, you can search for my name, Randolph Koch in the YouVersion Bible App to find them there. 


Thank you in advance for subscribing to and completing the free devotional and again, Merry Christmas! May you always remember that Jesus is The Reason for The Christmas Season! 


You're in my prayers and again, Merry Christmas! 


You're in my prayers. 🙏🏼

Your Brother and Servant in Christ,

Randolph Koch


Connect with A Shepherd's Heart: https://linktr.ee/ashepherdsheart (Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, YouTube, Website, YouVersion, Telegram, and More).


Please help us reach and help people for God's Kingdom and Glory! Any spare change would be a blessing! 🙏🏼


Personal Fundraiser:  https://www.givesendgo.com/ashepherdsheart

Venmo: ashepherdsheart

CashApp: $ashepherdsheart


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Friday, November 24, 2023

Advent 2023!

Hello Friend!

It's Christmas time! 

Let me be one of the first to wish you a Merry Christmas! 


Did you know that incorporating Advent into your Christmas celebration can be a fantastic way to help focus your heart, worship, and celebration on the birth of Christ / His first coming?... which is the reason we celebrate CHRISTmas in the first place!


Advent is a more traditional part of Christmas that is still observed by many as it can be a very meaningful part of your Christmas remembrance. 


This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent and I wanted to share a free resource with you that I created titled, "Celebrating Advent" 

If you'd like to download your free gift copy in PDF format, please click on the following link:


https://tinyurl.com/yx54znh7


Have a wonderful Christmas as you celebrate the birth of Christ!


Please keep an eye out for a weekly post wherever A Shepherd's Heart is via social media for each week's Advent remembrance.


Because He is The reason for the season, Your Brother and Servant in Christ,


Randolph Koch


-Founder and Servant-Shepherd of A Shepherd's Heart


Connect with A Shepherd's Heart: https://linktr.ee/ashepherdsheart (Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, YouTube, Website, YouVersion, Telegram, and More).


Please help us reach and help people for God's Kingdom and Glory! Any spare change would be a blessing! 🙏🏼


Personal Fundraiser: https://www.givesendgo.com/ashepherdsheart


Venmo: ashepherdsheart

CashApp: $ashepherdsheart


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Friday, December 23, 2022

The Final Advent Celebration Observance 2022: Christmas Eve or Christmas Day!

Merry Christmas!

This weekend is Christmas Eve and Christmas day which is the final Advent celebration observance. This is the culmination of this Year's Advent journey as we remember and celebrate the arrival of our Savior, Jesus Christ! The most important birth and birthday ever!
Here's some basic information for those who enjoy incorporating Advent into their Christmas celebration.
Center Candle:
Color: White Theme: Christ (His Arrival!)
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-20
When: Christmas Eve or Day
What to do:
- Light all the Red Candles and then light the White Center Candle.
- Remember the Theme of the Fifth candle.
- Read: Luke 2:1-20
Suggested Prayer:
- Based on today’s theme and Scripture reading, thank and praise the Lord for His arrival! Thank Him that He humbled Himself to come here so we might have life in Him!
- Ask for His help through His Holy Spirit to help you point people to Him proclaiming Who He is, why He came and the true meaning of Christmas!
- Pray for whatever else that has been laid on your heart today.
I hope you've enjoyed your Advent Journey as you've prepared your heart to receive Him anew this Christmastime!
Your brother and servant in Christ, Randolph Koch

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Friday, December 16, 2022

The Fourth Sunday Of Advent 2022.

 

Hello Friend!

This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Advent and if you're incorporating Advent as part of your Christmas celebration, here's the basic theme, scripture, and suggested prayer for today's Advent observance!

Fourth Candle:

Color: Red Theme: Peace

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7, Philippians 4:7
 
When: Fourth Sunday of Advent
 
What to do:

- Light Four Red Candles. (The first 3 Sunday candles plus today's candle.)

- Remember the Theme of the Fourth candle.

- Read: Isaiah 9:6-7, Philippians 4:7

Suggested Prayer:

- Based on today’s theme and Scripture reading, thank and praise the Lord for experiencing the peace that comes through knowing Him! Thank Him for giving you true peace even amongst the chaos that you experience in life sometimes!

- Ask for His help through His Holy Spirit to help you experience His peace daily and that your heart and mind will be guarded thanks to Jesus.

- Pray for whatever else that has been laid on your heart today.
 
If you haven't downloaded your free copy of the Celebrating Advent Guide, feel free to do so via the following link.
 
https://tinyurl.com/yx54znh7
 
Merry Christmas!
You're brother and servant in Christ, Randolph Koch
 
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Friday, December 09, 2022

The Third Sunday Of Advent 2022.


Hello Friend!

This Sunday is the Third Sunday of Advent and if you're incorporating Advent as part of your Christmas celebration, here's the basic theme, scripture, and suggested prayer for today's Advent observance!

Third Candle:

Color: Red Theme: Joy

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 35:10, Luke 2:7-15

When: Third Sunday of Advent

What to do:

- Light Three Red Candles (The first two weeks plus today's.)
- Remember the Theme of the Third candle.

- Read Isaiah 35:10, Luke 2:7-15

Suggested Prayer:

- Based on today’s theme and Scripture reading, thank and praise the Lord for the great joy that comes from knowing Him!

- Ask for His help through His Holy Spirit to help you experience this joy daily and help you proclaim “the good news of great joy” in your community!

- Pray for whatever else that has been laid on your heart today.

If you haven't downloaded your free copy of the Celebrating Advent Guide, feel free to do so via the following link.

https://tinyurl.com/yx54znh7

Merry Christmas!
You're brother and servant in Christ, Randolph Koch


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Wednesday, December 07, 2022

December 2022 Memory Verses

Hello!
For our December scripture memorization, I've suggested Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, and John 1:14, which are just a few of the many verses that point to Jesus birth and life, which is fitting this Christmastime.

As always, I've suggested the ESV version, which is the version I use most often, however, if you have another good word for word translation you enjoy, feel free of course to memorize it in that version.
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You'll notice that following the verses are some basic themes/topics. I've included those suggestions as I learned many years ago that having at least one theme or topic in mind when you memorize scripture helps you store them in your memory and as you have conversations with others in the future, I can guarantee that as those themes/topics come up, the scripture you've memorized will also come to mind and you may share encouragement from God's Word or re-encourage yourself!
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May you continue to abide in God's Word through reading, studying, memorization and living it out as vital keys to our growth.
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Have fun with scripture Memorization! Don't stress about it! And, as always, be in The Word and stay in The Word!
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You're in my prayers and please reach out if you need any tips.
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
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P.S. If you need some scripture memorization tips, please check out this article: https://www.ashepherdsheart.org/2018/02/the-bible-is-essential-part-3-scripture.html
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Thursday, December 01, 2022

The Second Sunday Of Advent 2022

Hello Friend!

This Sunday is the Second Sunday of Advent and if you're incorporating Advent as part of your Christmas celebration, here's the basic theme, scripture, and suggested prayer for today's Advent observance!
 
Second Candle:

Color: Red Theme: Love

Scripture Reading: Micah 5:2, 1 John 4:9-17

When: Second Sunday of Advent

What to do:

- Light Two Red Candles (Last Week's and This Week's)

- Remember the Theme of the Second candle.

- Read: Micah 5:2, 1 John 4:9-17
 
Suggested Prayer:

- Based on today’s theme and Scripture reading, thank and praise the Lord for His great and unconditional love for you! Thank Him for His love for all the world.

- Ask for His help through His Holy Spirit to help you love other people and to share His gift of salvation and love with others.

- Pray for whatever else that has been laid on your heart today.

 
If you haven't downloaded your free copy of the Celebrating Advent Guide, feel free to do so via the following link.

https://tinyurl.com/yx54znh7

Merry Christmas!
You're brother and servant in Christ, Randolph Koch
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Sunday, November 27, 2022

The First Sunday Of Advent 2022


Hello Friend! 

Today is the First Sunday of Advent and if you're incorporating Advent as part of your Christmas celebration, here's the basic theme, scripture, and suggested prayer for today's Advent observance! 

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First Candle:

Color: Red

Theme: Hope

Scripture Reading: Luke: 1:26-38, Romans 15:12-13

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When: First Sunday of Advent

What to do:

- Light One Red Candle

- Remember the Theme of the First candle.

- Read: Luke 1:26-38, Romans 15:12-13

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Suggested Prayer:

- Based on today’s theme and Scripture reading, thank and praise the Lord for being your only hope! Thank Him for giving you hope!

- Ask for His help through His Holy Spirit to help you cling to that hope each day and to share hope in Christ with others!

- Pray for whatever else that has been laid on your heart today

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If you haven't downloaded your free copy of the Celebrating Advent Guide, feel free to do so via the link in the bio. 

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https://tinyurl.com/yx54znh7

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Merry Christmas! 

You're brother and servant in Christ, Randolph Koch

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Saturday, November 26, 2022

Advent 2022!

Hello Friend!

It's Christmas time! 
Let me be one of the first to wish you a Merry Christmas! 

Did you know that incorporating Advent into your Christmas celebration can be a fantastic way to help focus your heart, worship, and celebration on the birth of Christ / His first coming?...which is the reason we celebrate CHRISTmas in the first place!

Advent is a more traditional part of Christmas that is still observed by many as it can be a very meaningful part of your Christmas remembrance. 

This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent and I wanted to share a free resource with you that I created titled, "Celebrating Advent" 

If you'd like to download your free gift copy in PDF format, please click on the following link:



Have a wonderful Christmas as you celebrate the birth of Christ!

Because He is The reason for the season, Your Brother and Servant in Christ,

Randolph Koch

-Founder and Servant-Shepherd of A Shepherd's Heart

Connect with A Shepherd's Heart: https://linktr.ee/ashepherdsheart (Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, YouTube, Website, YouVersion, Telegram, and More)
Please subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me on Facebook and Instagram. 

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Tuesday, February 01, 2022

February 2022 Memory Verses.

Hello My Friend,

For our February scripture memorization, I've suggested a few verses (of the many) for your memorization that are focused some more on love.
 
Here are the suggested memory verses for February: John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:19, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (Or feel free research and pick your own.) :-) 
As always, I've suggested the ESV version which is the version I use most often, however, if you have another good word for word translation you enjoy, feel free to memorize it in that version. It's completely up to you.
 
You'll notice that following the verses is a list of some basic themes/topics. I've included those suggestions as I learned many years ago that having at least one theme or topic in mind when you memorize scripture helps you store them in memory and as you have conversations with others in the future, I can guarantee that as those themes/topics come up, the scripture you've memorized will also come to mind and you may share encouragement from God's Word or re-encourage yourself!
 
We're reminded of the importance of God's Word by a question from Psalm 119:9, "How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word" and then in Psalm 119:11 that, "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."
 
So how do you "guard your ways according to God's Word" and how do you "store up His Word in your heart?" One way is summed up in these three words: Memorize God's Word! 🙂
 
Abiding in The Word through reading, studying, memorization and living it out are vital keys to our growth.
 
Have fun with it! Don't stress about it! And, as always, be in The Word and stay in The Word!
 
You're in my prayers and please reach out if you need any tips.
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
 
Connect with A Shepherd's Heart: https://linktr.ee/ashepherdsheart (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Website, YouVersion, Telegram, and More)

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Monday, January 10, 2022

January 2022 Memory Verses.

Hello My Friend,

To kick our 2022 monthly scripture memorization off, I've suggested 2 verses (of the many) for your memorization that are focused on honoring, serving, and loving God first and other people.
Here are the memory verses for January: Matthew 22:37-39 and Philippians 2:3-4.

As always, I've suggested the ESV version which is the version I use most often, however, if you have another good word for word translation you enjoy, feel free to memorize it in that version. It's completely up to you.
You'll notice that following the verses is a list of some basic themes/topics. I've included those suggestions as I learned many years ago that having at least one theme or topic in mind when you memorize scripture helps you store them in memory and as you have conversations with others in the future, I can guarantee that as those themes/topics come up, the scripture you've memorized will also come to mind and you may share encouragement from God's Word or re-encourage yourself!
We're reminded of the importance of God's Word by a question from Psalm 119:9, "How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word" and then in Psalm 119:11 that, "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you."
So how do you "guard your ways according to God's Word" and how do you "store up His Word in your heart?" One way is summed up in these three words: Memorize God's Word! 🙂
Abiding in The Word through reading, studying, memorization and living it out are vital keys to our growth.
Have fun with it! Don't stress about it! And, as always, be in The Word and stay in The Word!
You're in my prayers and please reach out if you need any tips.
Your Brother and Servant in Christ,
Randolph Koch
Connect with A Shepherd's Heart: https://linktr.ee/ashepherdsheart (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Website, YouVersion, Telegram, and More)

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