Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. Luke 2:10 “If the Salvation Army hadn’t taken them those gifts they wouldn’t have had Christmas.” “When I have all my decorations up, then, it’s Christmas.” We hear…
Read MoreHe who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity. Ecclesiastes 5:10 (ESV) Do you fear the January bills after buying Christmas gifts? Talking about spending and debt in a small group several years ago, an elderly gentleman shared some wisdom. He said,…
Read MoreAnd let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 We called it “Keeping Christ in Christmas.” Several women decided…
Read MoreI tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, Matthew 12:36 Many of speak careless words. It was a brief conversation about the words we use to describe our children (or children we teach, see regularly, or who live next door). “Careless words” were mentioned (Matthew…
Read More…if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (ESV) Is God an unconditional God? Many Christians seem to think so. We promise…
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