The Baby Jesus was Born In A Stable Greetings Reader It's the most wonderful time of the year. Ok, now that I said that, will you sing it the rest of the day? The Christmas story didn't begin with the birth of Jesus or end with His birth. The focal point of this story is, of course, our Lord's birth. However, today's post focuses on the ministry of Mary and Joseph. As important as their ministry was to others, it seemed insignificant. Sometimes, people view a calling God puts on our lives the...
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The Shepherds Story Of The Night They Found Jesus Greetings Reader The shepherds may have been sitting around the fire, looking forward to a quiet and peaceful evening. But things changed for these men from the mundane to the extraordinary that night. An angel visited them with the news of the birth of the Messiah, followed by a heavenly host singing praises to God. The Lord gave these shepherds a story to share with others, just as He gives us a story as well. Enjoy today's post. God Bless...
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An Angel Appeared To Joseph In A Dream Greetings Reader Can you imagine how Joseph must have felt when he found out the girl he was going to marry was pregnant? The Jewish people had constantly prayed for the coming of the Messiah. This was it, God was answering their prayers. At first Joseph considered himself a victim, but soon learned after His visit from a angel that he was a part of God's plan. I love Christmas and the Christmas story. Enjoy today's post! God Bless Robin Click here to...
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Live A Life Of Faith Like Mary Did Greetings Reader We all know the Christmas story and that different Old Testament prophets accurately predicted how it would all piece together. They prophesied that a virgin would give birth to the Messiah and He would be born into the lineage of David. But when Gabriel approached Mary, his greeting caught her by surprise. We don't know if Gabriel stood before her in glowing white with visible wings like we see depicted on Christmas cards or if he looked...
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When Jesus Returns And Reveals His Glory Greetings Reader The Apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonians that two major things will happen when Jesus returns. First, all those who obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus will be ushered into the presence of the Lord for eternity with the following perk. And God will provide rest for you who are being persecuted and also for us when the Lord Jesus appears from heaven. 2 Thessalonians 1:7 The other major thing that will happen affects those who have...
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May The Face Of God Shine Down Upon Us Greetings Reader The Israelites experienced many ups and downs in their spiritual walk. The song that makes up Psalm 80 contains the following verse three times: Turn us again to yourself, O Lord God of Heaven's Armies. Make your face shine down upon us. Only then will we be saved. Most Christians also experience ups and downs in their spiritual walk with the Lord. When some of them find themselves in the valley of despair, they become spiritual...
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Are You A Friend Of The World? Greetings Reader As we go through life, we build many friendships. Some last for a season while others last a lifetime. In the spiritual realm, we must choose God and not be a friend with the world. James called friendship with the world adultery. · You adulterers! Don't you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? Paul told us not to conform to the ways of the world. · Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God...
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A Cry For God's Help In Urgent Times Greetings Reader Do you ever find yourself desperately crying out for God's help? In Psalm 70, David wrote about a time he cried out with urgency. We can glean some practical wisdom from this Psalm for the times we must seek the Lord in desperation. · Pray urgently when trouble strikes. God hears even the shortest cry. · Trust God's justice. Release resentment and let Him handle wrongs. · Choose worship while waiting. Declare "God is great!" as you trust...
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Joy Restored After Seasons Of Sorrow Greetings Reader Every believer experiences trials of disappointment, loss, and uncertainty in their life. God promises that those experiences won't last forever. In Psalm 126, we read about restoration, joy, and hope. It reminds us that God turns captivity into freedom and transforms sorrow into singing. After seventy years of captivity, the Israelites probably lost all hope of ever going back to the land promised to them by the Lord. God, however,...
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