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*Pastor’s Note: This was shared on Social Media this last week by my long-time Christian brother and friend, Russ Hall. When I read it, I knew I had to use it for this month’s Season of Joy. Yes, it is … Continue reading
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From The Cradle To The Cross
This may be the last Christmas post of the season, but Christ LIVES on everyday!! Does He live in YOU?! If not, just ask Him in, He’s always listening for that heart cry!!
Posted in Bible Verse of the Day
Tagged All-God, All-Man, Bible, Bible Teaching, Born to Die, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Gift, Christmas Season, Destined to Live, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God So Loved, God's Love, Gospel of John, Heavenly Father, His Mission, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, John, Lord, Love, Redemption, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirit of Christmas, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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The Prophecy of Simeon Over Baby Jesus
Posted in Bible Verse of the Day
Tagged According to the Law, Baby Jesus, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christmas, Christmas Gift, Christmas Season, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Gospel of Luke, Grace, He Shall Be a Sword, Heavenly Father, Hope, Inspiration, Jerusalem, Joseph, Lord, Love, Luke, Many Will Fall, Many Will Rise, Mary, Messiah, Prophecy, Prophecy Fulfilled, Reason For The Season, Relationship, Salvation, Scriptures, Simeon, Teaching, Tradition, Truth, Word of God
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Peace – A Christmas Gift
The Gift: “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Inspiration
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Born To Die
Originally posted on live4him.ca:
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,?and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.…
Posted in Holiday Inspiration
Tagged Celebrate His Birth, Celebrate His Life, Celebration, Choices, Christmas, Christmas Season, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Forgiveness, God With Us, God's Love, Holiday Inspiration, Hope, Immanuel, Inspiration, Jesus' Birth, Love, Messiah's Birth, Redemption, Relationship, Teaching, Truth
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Adoration of Magi
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Tagged Bethlehem, Bible, Bible Teaching, Birthplace of Jesus, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Season, Christmas Star, Encouragement, Frankincense, God's Love, Gold, Gospel of Matthew, Hope, Inspiration, Jerusalem, Jesus, Judea, King Herod, Lord, Magi, Matthew, Messiah, Myrrh, Newborn King of the Jews, Prophecy, Prophecy Fulfilled, Scriptures, Teaching, The Wise Men, Treasures, Truth, Word of God
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The Light Shines in the Darkness
“The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. There came a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Inspiration
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Gift The World Rejects Him, Christmas Season, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God's Love, Gospel of John, Heavenly Father, Hope, Inspiration, John, Light of the Season, Light of the World, Lord, Love, Relationship, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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King Herod & The Magi
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Tagged Bethlehem, Bible, Bible Teaching, Birthplace of Jesus, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Season, Christmas Star, Encouragement, God's Love, Gospel of Matthew, Hope, Inspiration, Jerusalem, Jesus, Judea, King Herod, Lord, Magi, Matthew, Messiah, Newborn King of the Jews, Prophecy, Prophecy Fulfilled, Scriptures, Teaching, The Wise Men, Truth, Word of God
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A Christmas Prayer
Oh Holy and Heavenly Father, we come to you in the precious name of the Gift you sent us, Jesus Christ; During this season Lord, with so much going on in the world and our nation, we ask that you … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer and Praise
Tagged Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Prayer, Christmas Season, Exalted, Faith, Gift, Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus Christ, John, Lord, Love, Majestic, Matthew, Prayer and Praise, Reflection, Rejoicing, Relationship, Son of God, Sovereign, Sovereignty, Throne of God
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Christ – Came, Knowing His Fate
Leviticus 5:18, “He is then to bring to the priest a ram without defect from the flock, according to your valuation, for a guilt offering. So the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his error in which he sinned … Continue reading
Posted in Food For Thought
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Charles Spurgeon, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Season, Destiny, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Food For Thought, Foreknowledge, God's Love, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Leviticus, Lord, Love, Luke, Mission, Pen Lyle Pittard, Scriptures, Speaker's Sourcebook of New Illustrations, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Virgil Hurley, Word of God
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Season of Peace
Originally posted on Life Project Blog:
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:7 When you watch movies about Christmas, you almost get the idea that there is…
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Season, Devotional, Encouragement, God's Love, Holy Bible, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Life, Love, Messiah, Philippians, Redeemer, Salvation, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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Joy – A Christmas Gift
The Gift: “And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Inspiration
Tagged 1 Chronicles, 1 John, 1 Peter, 1 Samuel, Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian Quotes, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Season, Clement of Rome, Ecclesiastes, Encouragement, Ezra, Faith, Faithfulness, Francis of Assissi, Galatians, God, God's Love, Habakkuk, Heavenly Father, Henry, Holiday Inspiration, Holy Bible, Hope, Ingelow, Inspiration, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jesus, Job, John, Lord, Love, Luke, Marmion, Matthew, Nehemiah, Philippians, Psalms, Quotes, Romans, Scriptures, Smith, Spirituality, Spurgeon, Sunday, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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Adoration of Magi Prophesied 2
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The Greatest Gift
This was another Christmas article I wrote for the Globe, Arizona newspaper, the “Silver Belt” in the late 1990’s for their Church Directory. As with the previous one, I submit it here as it was written then with just a … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Inspiration
Tagged Angel's Proclamation, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christmas, Christmas Season, Circumstances, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Fruit of the Spirit, Galatians, God's Delight, God's Joy, God's Love, Greatest Gift, Happiness, Heavenly Father, Holiday Inspiration, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Joy, Lord, Love, Luke, Nehemiah, Scriptures, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Unhappiness, Word of God
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Hope – A Christmas Gift
The Gift: “But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which … Continue reading
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Adoration of Magi Prophesied
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The Season For Receiving
This was a Christmas article I wrote for the Globe, Arizona newspaper, the “Silver Belt” in the late 1990’s for their Church Directory. I submit it here as it was written then with just a few grammatical changes (and some … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday Inspiration
Tagged Anointed One, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Season, Commercialism, Darkness, Encouragement, Eternity, Faithfulness, Fruit of the Spirit, Giving, God's Love, Gospel of John, Greed, Heavenly Father, Hell, Hope, Inspiration, Intimate Relationship, Isaiah, Jesus Saves, John, Joy, Life, Lord, Love, Peace, Receiving, Redemption, Relationship, Salvation, Scriptures, Sin, Spiritual Intimacy, Teaching, Truth, Ultimate Gift, Word of God
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Reason For The Season
Posted in 'Nuff Said!
Tagged 1 John, Bible, Birth of Savior, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Season, Crown of Thorns, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Redemption, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual, Teaching, Truth, Word of God, Wreath
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