Jesus speaks words of truth, which can be words that sometimes divide. To those who are humble and repentant, His words bring joy and life. But in those who are proud of their own achievements, His words provoke anger and hostility.
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Want Wellness?
“Do you want to get well?” It sounds like a strange question to ask a desperately sick person, but Jesus has His own answer that overrides our complaints and expectations.
Joy Transcendent – Paul’s Letter to the Philippians – Week 1
The Apostle Paul wrote this letter from prison, but you will not find another book in the Bible more joyful than Philippians! It speaks to us in all the moments of our lives, but especially in the difficult times and in the trying moments.
Jesus at 12
In these verses from Luke 2, the twelve-year-old Jesus demonstrates both Divine Wisdom and Divine Humility. The natural response of faith is submissive obedience, seeking only what God wants.
Head Knowledge vs. Heart Knowledge
During the time surrounding the birth of Jesus, King Herod and the Magi represented sharply contrasting ways in which people can respond to God. Which way do you find yourself responding today? Should it be different?
Simeon and Anna’s Story
In Luke 1-2, we see the promised Messiah coming to Israel to reveal Himself, and God’s prophets declaring and acknowledging Him for who He really is.
True Worship
True worship is not simply when we show up for a church service, but rather when the Holy Spirit shows up!
Christmas Eve
In the Christmas story we see something clearly repeated throughout Scripture: no one ever comes to Jesus without a direct revelation by the Spirit of the Living God. The Christmas story tells us about what God has done, about His character, and about what He offers to each of us.
John’s Story
In the first chapter of Luke we see that when God moves, it is an awesome thing to behold. God has never stopped moving, but acts constantly throughout the ages and in our day, revealing Himself and calling all people to Him!
Day 25 – Acts of Kindness for December
Today’s Act of Kindness: Gather friends and family and go caroling door-to-door in your neighborhood. Or go caroling in a nursing home, hospital, or care facility.
Today’s Bible Reading: Matthew 24:30-31
Today’s Family Activity: Plan as a family to attend Christmas worship.
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