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It’s the first Sunday of Advent. My first encounter with Advent came from the candy-filled Advent calendars my mom would get for us. You know the ones with the chocolates behind a window that you open each day? My birthday is the 9th, so we always arranged which of the three kids would open the…
Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. It is the first Saturday in December, it marks the first weekend of Advent, and a time when our culture shifts…
Welcome to December, my friends! Yesterday we looked at a verse from the beginning of Psalm 119:2 where we looked at the collision between our wants and God’s ways. The big idea is that our joy comes from seeking God’s will, steeping our lives in God’s Word, and walking step-by-step in faith by going God’s…
James 1:17 (NIV) | Every good and perfect gift is from above,coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. What do you think of God when tough times come? Have you ever felt like God was punishing you? I used to not want to think that was…
Psalm 119:2 (NLT) | Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts. We’re here at the last day of November. How does that strike you? I love this season as we prepare for the glory of Christmas. We must be mindful, though, that we don’t allow the marketing…
Let’s look at today’s verse in full: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (NIV). There are a couple components that deserve attention. The first is we are to decide what is in our heart to give.…
Today’s verse gives us a very important reminder: the gifts given by God are not for our benefit, but the benefit of others! This emphasizes the truth of Scripture that it is better to give than receive (Acts 20:35). Sadly, too many people in the world look at their giftedness as though people owe something…
Radical Gratitude means that you can experience gratitude even in your worst moments of pain. It is also a great weapon against cynicism and hopelessness. Thank God in All Things1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) |…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Don’t Worry about Anything Matthew 6:34 (NIV) | “Therefore…
1 John 4:18 (NIV) | There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. Today’s verse is so rich and there is quite a bit to unpack. What jumps out to you initially? For me…
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