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Cherishing Christ

Cherishing Christ

December 13th, 2019

Cherishing Christ

John 1:14 (KJB) And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

The Word dwelt among us.  Yes, He was alive and residing among mankind on this earth.

This verse was inspired to be recorded by God to the Apostle John.  It is a personal and powerful testimony about the time in which John lived and when God sent Jesus Christ to be born ...

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God’s Gift

God’s Gift

December 12th, 2019

God’s Gift

Romans 6:23 (KJB) For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

God’s gift keeps on giving and giving.

Don’t you inwardly detest that in five minutes or less after been rushed awake by eager young kids on Christmas morning, that when all the gifts nestled under the Christmas tree the evening before, have been torn open soon all interest is lost for their new trinkets and toys? 

It is not long before ...

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The Greatest Love

The Greatest Love

December 11th, 2019

The Greatest Love

John 3:16 (KJB) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Some might equate the spiritual work of Jesus Christ on the cross at Calvary as being the greatest love story ever.  There is a significant problem with this kind of faulty thinking- the love and spiritual work of Jesus Christ is not a story, a fable, or a fairy tale.  The love of God is ...

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Beautiful Old Christmas Hymns

Beautiful Old Christmas Hymns

December 10th, 2019

Beautiful Old Christmas Hymns

Luke 2:11 (KJB) For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Silent Night, Holy Night… We all are familiar with this song.  Yet, none of these words in this song, or others, can come close to describing the beautiful scene witnessed by a few individuals and animals when Jesus lay in the manger that first Christmas morning. 

If you are like me, when I think of ...

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Jesus Christ came to die

Jesus Christ came to die

December 9th, 2019

Jesus Christ came to die

Hebrews 9:25-28 (KJB) Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others; 26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: 28 So Christ ...

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Remember Joy Throughout The Year

Remember Joy Throughout The Year

December 8th, 2019

Remember joy throughout the year

Hebrews 12:2 (KJB) Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

There is always great and lasting joy associated with Jesus Christ.  It is no secret that in Luke 2:10, this great joy came to this earth with the birth of Jesus Christ into this world. It is also essential to ...

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Nothing You Purchase Truly Says Merry Christmas

Nothing You Purchase Truly Says Merry Christmas

December 7th, 2019

Nothing You Purchase Truly Says Merry Christmas

Matthew 2:11 (KJB) And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with    Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

The wise men traveled by following this star in the sky to welcome baby Jesus into the world.       Not only did they welcome Him, but the Bible tells us they came bearing gifts.  Some might ...

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Remembering Christ Our Savior

Remembering Christ Our Savior

December 6th, 2019

Remembering Christ Our Savior

Luke 2:10 (KJB) And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Whether a person is singing an old fashioned Christmas hymn such as God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman or reading Luke 2:10, he or she can understand the importance of remembering Christ and to not fear amid our present circumstances during our celebration of the Christmas season. 

Having a hope-filled mindset is so important that this hymn was ...

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Celebrating Santa Claus

Celebrating Santa Claus

December 5th, 2019

Celebrating Santa Claus

Isaiah 9:6 (KJB) For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Many prophecies have come to pass concerning the birth of Christ and can are found in the Old Testament.  But you may ask, where is the part about Santa Claus bearing gifts located in the Bible?  Celebrating ...

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That Night When the Inn Was Full

That Night When the Inn Was Full

December 4th, 2019

That Night When the Inn Was Full

Luke 2:7 (KJB) And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Imagine if a young lady was pregnant and bearing down for imminent birth today was turned away from numerous area hospitals or hotels.  A cry would likely go out about such a hostile incident serving only to be an unfriendly and unwelcoming circumstance, not at all helpful ...

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