Christmas

What Christmas means to me

December 27, 2023December 27, 2023

“What God did in Jesus is nothing short of the greatest miracle ever….”

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What Christmas means to me!

December 13, 2023December 13, 2023

Do you know The Grinch? Someone who has lost the hope and joy of Christmas and who has forgotten about Jesus being the greatest gift ever given?

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A STORY OF OBEDIENCE

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023

The idea of complying with an order, or submitting to another’s authority, is often viewed in our society as a sign of weakness. Yet, it’s a value that ranks high on God’s requirements.

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Christmas is About Christ

December 23, 2022December 20, 2022

I love Christmas. The decorations,… Read More »Christmas is About Christ

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What does it mean for us that Jesus was born into this world as a baby?

December 21, 2022December 15, 2022

At this time of the… Read More »What does it mean for us that Jesus was born into this world as a baby?

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God’s Provision is Not Prescribed

December 19, 2022December 14, 2022

God’s provision and His ways… Read More »God’s Provision is Not Prescribed

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The Wise Men

December 17, 2022December 9, 2022

Who remembers the Christmas song… Read More »The Wise Men

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Why Were the Shepherds the First to Know About Jesus?

December 15, 2022December 9, 2022

Luke 2:8-21 NIV “And there… Read More »Why Were the Shepherds the First to Know About Jesus?

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Why Bethlehem?

December 13, 2022December 9, 2022

Oh little town of Bethlehem,… Read More »Why Bethlehem?

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Lessons From the Life of Joseph, Jesus’ Father

December 10, 2022December 8, 2022

Life at the Time It’s… Read More »Lessons From the Life of Joseph, Jesus’ Father