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How Do We Know God Invites Everyone?

The story of the Magi is evidence that Jesus came for everyone

Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, isn’t a day I learned about growing up. The Magi’s visit is displays the inclusiveness of God’s love for humanity.

Resolutions: Can I Do All Things?

Welcome 2024! Resolutions: Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

Ever use “I can do all things through Christ” as motivation? Let’s learn what Paul really meant. Taking scripture out of context leads to misinterpretation.

Waiting for God: Certain, Receptive, Responsive

Waiting for God. In Hebrew this means intertwining your life with His.

Simeon intertwined his life with God. He waited expectantly for the Lord’s Messiah, certain to meet him during his lifetime. Let’s learn from his cameo in Luke.

O Holy Night: Transformed from Empty to Worthy through Christ

O Holy Night! It is the night of our dear Savior's birth.

Christmas isn’t complete without a powerful performance of O Holy Night. I sing ‘fall on your knees’ then hum, but all the lyrics are as powerful as they sound.

The Herald Angels Sing: A Baby Born to Die

The angels herald a newborn King who was born to die for us

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! announces more than a baby in a manger. It defines Jesus’ mission as Savior King and subtly introduces a new kind of kingdom.

Immanuel: More Than We Realize

Immanuel: God With Us - it means more than we realize

For Matthew’s audience, Immanuel meant God with us… and more. The title conjured a whole Old Testament story and a lesson from the outcome. It’s story time!

Grateful to God for 2 Uncomfortable Calls

Grateful for the uncomfortable journey outside my comfort zone

People can influence our direction in life for good. Change is uncomfortable but often God-sent. Thank God for placing them in your path at the perfect time.

4 Benefits of Gratitude

4 benefits of gratitude

For Christians, gratitude means recognizing who God is and what He has done. God instructs us to give thanks because we benefit from the practice.

What Does it Mean to Know Jesus by Suffering?

In this world we will have troubles. John 16:33

How can suffering help us know Jesus better? Why does Paul exchange prestige and pedigree for suffering?

What Does it Mean to Know Jesus as Lord?

Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lords

Paul proclaims that knowing Christ has ultimate value. Fortunately, he also explains how he knows Christ. So what does it mean to know Christ as Lord?

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