Category: Hope
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Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace: Jesus!
Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor who leads us in all wisdom. He is our Mighty God who overcomes the world. He is our Everlasting Father, our Abba, who beckons us to approach Him and tell Him our hearts’ desires. Jesus reigns victoriously and is our Prince of Peace, who breathes on us His peace, peace…
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From the House of Bread to the Bread of Life
From the small town of Bethlehem (the House of Bread) would come the Messiah, the Bread of Life. Although Bethlehem was small, the Israelites loved the town because of its history. From smallness to the greatest. From the House of Bread to the Bread of Life.
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Immanuel: God With Us … Hope
God’s Promise: A virgin will conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel (God with us). A promise of hope. An impossible promise for man. A certain promise for God. How will you acknowledge God dwelling in you today?
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The Costly Promise of Christmas
The costly Promise of Christmas began in a young virgin’s womb. The Light of the Promise shone in the darkness and blessed those who followed the Light. The Promise healed the sick, touched the untouchables, taught the masses, fed the hungry, raised the dead, commanded nature, and blessed the little children.
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Let’s Celebrate the Lamb of God This Christmas
This Christmas, let’s celebrate the Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world. Jesus is our Passover Lamb. He releases us from our slavery to sin and frees us to live for Him.
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Weeds of the Season Distracting You?
What if we took time to lift our faces towards Jesus amid the weeds of the season to let the Son kiss us with His warmth and nourishment? What if we seek His kingdom and the true meaning of His gift to the world first? What are the weeds that are distracting you from the…
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Wrapped in Eternal Love
What if we started the Christmas story by telling the Resurrection story? What if we thought of Christmas as God wrapping us in His eternal love? Eternity wraps the Christmas and Resurrection stories in victorious love.
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Get Ready to Behold Our Savior
What if we stopped in the midst of our busy preparations and reflected on why it was necessary for God to send His Son into the world? Beginning on December 1, let’s spend time to behold our Savior and marvel at the love of God.
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12 Years Ago, God Healed … An Adventurous Walk Began
Twelve years ago, God miraculously healed me of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He started my husband and me on an amazing adventure that we could not imagine.
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From Confession to Forgiveness to Restoration in Marriage
Confession is good for our souls and our relationship with God. It renews our right standing before God. If marriage is a picture of our relationship with God, could confession be an important characteristic of marriage? Confession leads to forgiveness and restoration in marriage.