December 23, 2020
by Staff
| Tags: family, joy, hope, love, redemption
The most precious parts of Christmas are the moments we share with those we care about as we recall the grand story of redemption that began for us in that little manger. It's a salvation available to all, and in that we rejoice!...
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December 19, 2020
by Staff
| Tags: joy, truth, Focus, hope, distraction
Don't let the wildness of the modern Christmas experience distract you from soaking in the truth that makes the season so special....
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December 18, 2020
by Staff
| Tags: joy, Luke 2, clear, Linus
Advent isn't really that complicated. Understanding it does not necessitate a seminary degree or advanced study or oratorical eloquence. In fact, it's a pretty simple story with a clear message that hope and joy and peace are available for us if we would only believe....
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December 14, 2020
by Staff
| Tags: Christmas, joy, Spirit, glory, memories, blessing
There's something about the Christmas season that brings out special memories for those who believe and obey God's Spirit as He moves in us, and sometimes the most seemingly insignificant things can have the greatest impact for His Kingdom....
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December 9, 2020
by Staff
| Tags: celebrate, joy, Mary, Elizabeth, Luke 1
Each Advent season, we are reminded afresh of the joy inherent in the Christmas story. We look back and see all Christ has done for us and in us. In these things, we rejoice, and we aren't the only ones! Let's spread that joy around this season!...
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December 8, 2020
by Staff
| Tags: joy, Mary, hope, impossible, Elizabeth, barren
Impossible is not a word that hinders God, and that should be a tremendous encouragement for us in the year we've endured and the future we look toward. He is not phased by our circumstances....
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December 5, 2020
by Jay Ramer
| Tags: joy, Mary, vision, gift, wonder
The answer to the old song "Mary, Did You Know" is really quite simple. Yes, she knew in part because she was told. But what she didn't understand, what she had no vision for at such a young age and after so much silence from God, filled her with fear. Yet, she acknowledged her fears and lack of vision but humbled herself in following the Lord. How can we do likewise?...
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