The placement of presents under the tree adds a distinct layer. As each gift is wrapped and placed, Christmas draws closer, building anticipation, and creating a visual countdown for Christmas morning. Although the Christmas tree has no origins in the original Christmas story; a tradition that was taken over by Christianity years ago, it can still serve as a pointer. How so? Bear with me.
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How are you doing? Maybe you’re experiencing yet another, COVID-Christmas? Maybe you’re entering into another year of on and off restrictions? We’ve all been watching the constant news cycle reminding us of yet another virus variant, and that the pandemic is far from over. And no matter your stand on masks, vaccines, or the pandemic as a whole, it’s a burden.
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God uses Peter to present amazing theological truths held in metaphor, beginning with the words, “As you come to him,” (1 Pt. 2:4). Then backs up these truths, adding prophetic poetry as evidence, with the statement, “For it stands in Scripture:” (1 Pt. 6)
Read MoreHow Charlie Brown Keeps Christ In Christmas I watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” every year. If you haven’t seen it, here’s a snapshot: Framed within the
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4 Passages To Peace Jesus was teaching by the Sea of Galilee. On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us
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8 Questions On Hope. The season of Advent is upon us. Like many churches, your church may be taking a pause from regular book or
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Trusting leadership can be hard when it fails. But God is still sovereign. Here’s how to respond with faith and wisdom when leaders disappoint.
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Hundreds of youth responded to Francis Chan’s bold challenge to stand for God, embracing His majesty and transforming their lives forever.
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Just about everyone has some general dreams and aspirations. For some people, it might be as simple as learning the family business or as lofty as becoming the President of the United States. For others, their dreams include riches or popularity. Still, others have no desire for either of those things but instead, dream of serving God or fellow man in some capacity.
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