Category: Faith
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4. BEHOLD: The Victor
A downside of the Christmas season for many of us is the tensions that arise. Wars fought in families surface and emerge during holiday celebrations. Emotions are heightened as a “perfect Christmas” backdrop stands in stark contrast to what many actually face. Culture wars are waged over the different types of celebrations (and holidays) that…
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3. BEHOLD: The Restorer
“Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory…
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2. BEHOLD: The Promise Keeper
There’s something about December that draws up the dreams in our hearts. Maybe it’s the sappy music and the happy advertising everywhere. The nostalgia of beloved traditions, fine decorations, and lights glowing everywhere stirs up joy -and hope. In this season of dreaming, we’re apt to make promises and ask for them. “Promise you’ll come…
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1. BEHOLD: Our Comforter
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort” –2 Corinthians 1:3 As the weather gets colder and the season busier, we tend to seek out creature comforts. Big, soft blankets get piled on couches. Rooms are decorated and dimly lit to…
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25 Days of Beholding the Lord
There’s a lot to be said (and done!) in December. Comfort for the lonely during this time of constant reminders of family and togetherness. Wise reflections on the arrival of Christ and His impact on our lives. Advice for traditions, planning, and keeping up with the busy schedule. Celebrating and preparing for winter as…
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The Battlefield of the Heart is the Lord’s
Photo from: Pixabay Oh, that her heart would change. That his heart would turn from bitterness to joy. Even that my own heart would be more patient. I try. We try. But we come to the battle with no weapons save our own will. Paul knows a thing or two about how effective a weapon…
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Saved From Self-Condemnation
Photo from: pixabay.com “This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence:” -1 John 3:19 Oh, those words. That verse. How enticing it is to our souls. To mine, at least. A person naturally quite keenly aware of her sin, it’s…
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Letting “It” Be
Photo from: weheartit.com Moving from a place of resignation to the holy space of accepting God’s sovereignty joyfully and humbly isn’t easy. One of the benefits of resignation is that we get to give up responsibility and keep complaining anyway. We get to say “it is what is” and then harbor bitterness and doubt. That’s…
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It Is(n’t) What It Is
Photo from: www.armstrongeconomics.com The phrase has been floating around for years. It came to my attention as friends of mine from different circles and walks of life spoke the words. I noticed the phrase on television and the radio. Then I saw it on decorative signs in a couple of stores. So I tried it on…
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We Need to Witness to Believers Too
Photo from: Pixabay “Witnessing” and “testifying” are words generally reserved for evangelizing. It is by hearing a testimony that many people become interested in the Lord. Through the witness of Christians, many have been convicted by the Spirit and accepted Christ as their own. But there is also a place for witnessing to other believers.…