What God Already Gave: His Son
When God the Father sent His son, He sent a gift to us. Jesus wasn't placed in a manger because He was itching to know what it was like to be a baby. He…
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The Mingling of Joy and Sorrow
The story of Christmas is one of beauty - and also of impending sorrow. We easily forget that the child of the manger grew up to be the man of the cross. It is…
Behold the Lord Jesus
“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.” Colossians 2:9-10
God With Us
The manger dares us to believe the best is yet to be. I love Christmas because it reminds us how“God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God!”
First Lonely Christmas
by Vonette Bright “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have
Be Enlarged by the Love of God
You are his precious one, and he takes pleasure in you. Be blessed to be enlarged with his deep love. Be blessed with knowing that you delight his heart.
All Your Needs
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
Silent Before Him
When the Lord of the universe speaks, what can we do except remain silent before Him: “The LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.” (Habakkuk 2:20)
God’s Grace
Grace is not a result of man's sinlessness.Grace: is God's Righteousness at Christ’s expense. Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift…
“Have You Ever Been Alone With God?”
Being alone with God takes practice and discipline. We should daily practice being alone with Jesus, allowing the words of God to “dwell in us richly.
The Law of Unintended Consequences
What is that thing that, in your effort to protect it, you might actually put it at risk?
Nothing Else But God
Gary, her husband of 20 years confessed to a long-term affair. She was devastated.
Miracle of Christmas
This time of year we so often get caught up in the mad frenzy of buying presents, writing cards and catching up with friends and family that we forget the true meaning of this…
Opening Heavy Doors
So often our natural response is to make life easier for our children, forgetting that it is by opening increasingly heavy doors that they will ultimately succeed. Teach us, Lord, when and how to…
Small Child
every small child needs to be loved, accepted, cuddled and protected by their parents. God invited me to also find my safety in him, like this child.
Take the Panic out of Christmas
“The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and
Enemies of Christmas
Perhaps one of the most striking aspects of this dark side of Christmas is how God dealt with his enemies and their schemes to kill Jesus.
Things are not Always as they Appear
Mold your eyes, your mind and your perspective to be like that of Jesus and you will have the spiritual eyes to see as He sees