Emmanuel’s Story: We Approach the Throne

By Ocieanna Fleiss | December 21, 2014 | Comments Off on Emmanuel’s Story: We Approach the Throne

I’ve always loved the story of Cinderella. A poor, orphan girl wins the prince’s love and becomes a princess. It reminds me of my story as a bride of Christ. Before I discovered that the prince chose me, I floundered as an unwanted daughter. Without a father to love and care for me, I was…

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Emmanuel’s Story: Forever Shepherd King

By Ocieanna Fleiss | December 19, 2014 | Comments Off on Emmanuel’s Story: Forever Shepherd King

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Luke 1:8 Have you ever thought about why the angels appeared to shepherds? I mean, why shepherds? There must be a reason. (This is how my mind works.) Imagine those shepherds. Such a dirty job. Lonely. Nothing glorious…

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Sweet Waters: A River, A Plague, and a Savior

By Ocieanna Fleiss | February 6, 2014 | Comments Off on Sweet Waters: A River, A Plague, and a Savior

It all started with Joseph. Remember? He’s the one who brought the children of his father Israel down to Egypt. It was a good thing, of course. He saved their race and God used him to sustain the line of the seed of the woman (remember the promise in Gen. 3:15 of the coming savior?)…

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