When Jesus is at the center of the festivities, Christmas is such a glorious time! There is nothing more festive than to relish in the beauty and wonder of God granting us his eternal life through Jesus Christ! The whole world is longing for this life! The world is drowning in shame, condemnation, fear, and depression. Jesus Christ came to give us life that is overflowing with heaven’s abundance! John 10:10
Read MoreIf you’ve ever felt like you are someone too insignificant for God to use, think again! I love it! Christmas is a reminder of how God uses what seems insignificant to bring about his most powerful works! I pray that you will let this thought sink deeply into your heart! I love the song that says, “If you can use anything Lord, you can use me. If you can use anything Lord, you can use me. Take my hands Lord and my feet – touch my heart Lord speak through me. If you can use anything Lord, you can use me.”
Read MoreAt the core of this story are these words, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you.” The only thing you need for life-changing,world-changing power is for the Holy Spirit to come upon you! God is longing to empower you to fulfill his great purpose on earth! Mary, when confronted by the angel, Gabriel said, “May it be to me as you have said.” Wow!
Read MoreJesus was and still is the complete answer for this hurting world! During this Christmas season, the world desperately needs to know the love and forgiveness found in the good news of Jesus Christ! People need to know that God truly loves them and that he wants to lavish his love on them both now and for all eternity! Simeon knew it, and God wants you also to know it! God longs for you to experience his ever-increasing glorious life of liberty and joy!
Read MoreThousands of years before Jesus came, God sent prophets to let his people know that the Messiah would soon come. With more than 350 prophecies regarding Jesus and his coming, when the time came, there was no room for him.
Read MoreWhen John the Baptist showed up on the scene, he knew he was there to prepare the way for the one who would take away the sin of the whole world. Have you internalized the reality that Jesus took upon himself not only all of your sin, but also the sin of the entire world?
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