Tag: christ
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Out of Excuses
“If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.” –John 15:22 Many religions offer gods to admire and follow: Christianity alone offers a Savior. And with our Savior, the truth that we need to be saved. Regardless of our…
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The Freedom of Conviction
Have you ever felt convicted about something? Conviction is actually all about your standing before the Lord…guilty. But not condemned. Read More Here: LoveRealm
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25. BEHOLD: The Christ
Behold, the warmth of a newborn baby. Behold, the peace in the stable. Behold, long journeys over that have only just begun. Behold, the world forever changed in a moment. Behold, the moment by moment blessing. Behold, the hope we have forever. Behold, the promise fulfilled. Behold, the victory over sin and death. Behold, the…
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24. BEHOLD: The Merry
Merry Christmas Eve! Have the festivities begun? Are you making merry? Do you know what “merry” is all about? The dictionary tells us: Scripture also uses the word. “we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.” –Luke 15:32 The Greek…
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23. BEHOLD: The Abundance
How many lights have you seen in the past few weeks? How many cookies have you eaten? Are there people in your life that you’ve seen, cared for, and appreciated lately? What a blessing. What a gift. Is Christ in your life? Does the Lord ever provide for you? Are there moments when the Lord’s…
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21. BEHOLD: The Unifier
Treaties are signed, even temporarily, for Christmas. In families and between countries, the agreement to live in peace for even just a short time is often made for the holidays. People step out of their normal routines, paying more attention to the needy and giving more than any other time of the year. At Christmas,…
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20. BEHOLD: The Song
Do you hear what I hear? Hark the herald angels sing! Unto us a child is born. In that little town of Bethlehem. On a cold winter’s night that was so deep, it came upon a midnight clear. Oh, Holy night! All is calm, all is bright. On Mary’s lap He is sleeping. Down in…
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19. BEHOLD: The Coming
Places to go, people to see. We’re on the run, dashing through the (snow? Please?) At the time of Christ’s coming, it seems we’re all going somewhere. Do you know the feeling? As you grab your keys and try to balance your stuff in hand while you scramble out the door, the sense of going…
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18. BEHOLD: The Re-arranger
There are certain things required, in many people’s minds, to build the perfect Christmas. From the tree to the gifts to the food to the company, every piece fits just so to create beloved traditions and memories. To make it all fit, couches get pushed back. Coat racks get cleared off the rack. Space is…
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13. BEHOLD: The Author and Editor
Oh, the stories that come with Christmas! Tales of wild festivities, hilarious memories, and sentimental moments. At Christmas we also face stories we’d rather not; disappointing and painful memories are often whispering in the background. One story we also hear tells of Christ’s coming to earth to save us. This is the greatest story, and…