Keep Christ at the forefront of the Christmas celebration
With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is easy to forget the reason we celebrate Christmas in the first place. Our never-ending “to-do” list continues to grow as stress increases over finding the perfect gift for that special someone. We become frantic wondering if there is enough money …
Why and how to celebrate Christmas?
Christmas is important because it is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the Son of God who came to redeem all mankind and call them to himself. On that day, God sent his Son to become a man on earth in order that one day he …
The Lord is near
The Lord is near Psalm 116:1-2 – I love the Lord. He heard my voice; He heard my cry for mercy. Because He turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live. Understanding the Lord’s love, presence, and nearness should lead us to serve …
The support and consolation of the Lord
Psalm 94:18-19 – When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul. We are amazed at the vastness of God’s reach, the awesome breadth of His power, and the glorious sweep of His …
God Heals
2 Corinthians 12:9 – But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. Crying is not allowed Keep your pain to …
Seek God and you will be rewarded
Jeremiah 29:13 – You will seek Me, and you will find Me because you will seek Me with all your heart. Have you ever thought about the fact that a reward is put into place before anyone ever claims it? Right now, there are rewards for certain fugitives on the …
The Future Glory
Isaiah 60:1 – “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” Are you going through a tough time today? Are you sitting on the sidelines of life? God is saying, “Arise and get back in the game.” If a friend betrayed you, …
Obedience is rewarded by God
Exodus 19:5 – “Now, if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own people. The whole earth is mine, but you will be my chosen people.” Sometimes God asks us to do things that don’t make sense. It doesn’t seem logical. It doesn’t fit into …
What Godly parents should tell their Children
2 Peter 1:12 – For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things… Getting older brings clarity to what’s important. While we want our kids to remember their times, we want to leave them with a godly legacy. With this goal in mind, let’s …
Speaking Graciously
James 1:26 – Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Proverbs 11:13 – A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. Psalm 101:5 – Whoever slanders their neighbor in secret, …
