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25/12/2023

God sent us the ultimate Christmas gift!

Thank God for the gift of His Son so that anyone can be saved.

24/12/2023

Does God only love those who love Him?

To whom did God give the Christmas gift of His Son?

21/12/2023

Matthew Henry, captured the essence of Isaiah’s words by saying the things Isaiah spoke

“… all point ultimately at the grace of the gospel, which the saints then were to comfort themselves with the hopes of in every cloudy and dark day, as we now are to comfort ourselves in time of trouble with the hopes of Christ's second coming, though that be now, as his first coming then was, a thing at a great distance. The mercy likewise which God has in store for his church in the latter days may be a support to those that are mourning with her for her present calamities.”

All the wonderful things prepared for believers in the future have been made possible because of what Christ did in the past. And what He did in the past, He was able to do precisely because He became a man.

That is the true gift of Christmas. https://bit.ly/3NDWCJI

21/12/2023

Seeking and finding the Lord Jesus is a wise pursuit for all people of all times and places.

Do the smart thing and follow the wise men into His presence.

21/12/2023

The House passed a “Save Women’s Sports” bill in April with zero votes from Democrats.

For Democrats who support it, trans acceptance is ultimately about power.

20/12/2023

Take a moment and reflect on the responses each had to the Son of God: treasuring, pondering, telling others, glorifying and praising, worshiping, and giving. Perhaps we can use their admirable responses as a pattern for us as we navigate these days leading up to Christmas.

Reflect – What if we made room in our day to simply ponder the wonder of God sending His only begotten to a sinful earth to redeem us?

Proclaim – The story of Jesus truly is good news that the people in your world and mine need to hear. Shouldn’t we make time to tell others about the hope there is in Christ?

Glorify and praise – Wouldn’t it please God if we are quick to magnify Him before others this Christmas season?

Worship – Let’s determine to not let anything keep us from joining other brothers and sisters in Christ in corporate worship of this incomparable Jesus.

Give – We won’t give gold, frankincense, and myrrh, but there are many things we can give Him. Perhaps, during this busy season, we should focus on giving Him our time. https://bit.ly/3NAX3oq

20/12/2023

What an unforgettable night for the shepherds: the angel of the Lord appeared, God’s glory was there, and the sky was filled with God-exalting angels.

Make time this Christmas to reflect, proclaim, worship, and give God thanks for His gift to everyone.

20/12/2023

The earth, in all of its splendor, is much younger than evolutionists would have us believe.

There's what God did and what some men say. Who will you listen to?

20/12/2023

The war on our unborn is real and it is waging with relentless fervor.

The ties between Satan and abortion are nothing new but they are legitimate.

19/12/2023

Merry Christmas from AFA.

AFA knows that our supporters will keep Christ as the focus of Christmas.

18/12/2023

And regardless of what your “even though” looks like this Christmas, He’s there.

“Even though” you walk through a sickness.

“Even though” you’re having to face Christmas without your baby.

“Even though” your life has been turned upside down.

“Even though” your depression is causing you strife.

“Even though” you’ve lost all hope.

“Even though” the cancer is terminal.

Believer, He’s there. He is with us, for us, and beside us in whatever we may face on this Earth.

This Christmas, if you are grieving, hurting, or struggling with the hand you’ve been dealt in 2023, I pray you will remember that the baby born in a manger thousands of years ago is with you even still. After all, He is Emmanuel. https://bit.ly/4ajnxEq

18/12/2023

The only positive is that, given enough time, the radicals on the Left or Right overplay their hand, resulting in a cultural pushback.

The success of the LGBTQ+ agenda in American culture can only be attributed to subterfuge.

16/12/2023

Jesus Himself taught us, “…whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward” (Matthew 10:42).

Is there a take-away value here? I think so. I’m sure I sometimes overlook or ignore a simple gift – tangible or intangible – that might have the potential to launch a movement.

Never take for granted the impact a new pair of socks may have. Or a cold cup of water. Or a hot cup of coffee. Or a prayer. A kind word. A book. A candle. It could echo through the decades touching countless hundreds, even thousands, with the love of Christ. https://bit.ly/41qNxKf

15/12/2023

Regardless of what your “even though” looks like this Christmas, He’s there.

15/12/2023

Won’t you give Him your heart today?

15/12/2023

The baby in a manger will return as a conquering King.

14/12/2023

Never take for granted the impact a new pair of socks may have.

14/12/2023

What if Mary and Elizabeth lived in the world today?

What if Mary and Elizabeth lived in the world today? Here's what might have happened...

13/12/2023

Remember one particular promise that the Christ of Christmas spoke to His children in Matthew 5:4,

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Yes, we mourn during this special time of the year. So do many of you.

We mourn the loss of loved ones, marriages, loss of relationships, loss of jobs, loss of homes, loss of dreams, loss of so many things we hold dear.

But we shall be comforted.

That is an undisputed promise backed by the perfect, spotless blood of the Lamb of God. Hallelujah! May we never forget that the one born in that lowly manger of Bethlehem is the same one who died on that bloody cross of Golgotha. Jesus the Messiah already conquered death, hell, and the grave – for us. https://bit.ly/46YUO54

13/12/2023

I discovered that in the Bible, God mentions mourning, crying, and grieving hundreds of times.

For those who have lost so much during the year, Christmas can be painful. There is one who can help.

13/12/2023

Vandeventer introduced the Protection at Conception bill (S.B. 286) to her state senate.

Cheyenne Vandeventer and her SFLAction group knock on doors to gather pro-life support.

13/12/2023

The level of destructive, radical leftism on some of our elite campuses is no surprise.

Antisemitism is not new to academia in America.

12/12/2023

How has praising kidnapping, murder, and r**e become acceptable?

12/12/2023

It makes all the difference in the world when you pray kingdom kind of prayers.

All prayer is good but kingdom prayers are the best.

11/12/2023

Jesus knew He would soon be back in His Father’s presence and that joy was awaiting Him even as He suffered beatings and crucifixion.

It is unfortunate that when I hear most people convey their thoughts about heaven they regularly omit any reference to the joy of being in God’s presence. They speak of reuniting with family members and being in a state of perpetual bliss. But there is usually little, if any, attention given to the joy of seeing God face to face. And yet it wasn’t the promise of resurrection that helped Jesus through Calvary. It was “the joy that was set before him” which was being “at the right hand of the throne of God” in the near future.

As promised, I end where I began:

There is no joy outside of God’s presence. https://bit.ly/3tiGS80

08/12/2023

There is so much pressure to come through for so many people (even God) that I just want to stop and scream “I can’t do it!”

Why is there so much pressure to come through for everyone at Christmas?

08/12/2023

One might say that God pulled the wool over the devil’s eyes and fooled him.

Satan is not omniscient.

08/12/2023

Target has made a deliberate decision to display controversial products at Christmas.

Target faces backlash over LGBTQ Christmas merchandise.

07/12/2023

There is no joy outside of God’s presence.

07/12/2023

During this holiday season, meditating on Christ’s divine sonship will fill our hearts with wonder, joy, and thankfulness over this high privilege conferred on us through His incarnation. We now bear the Son’s own holy image as new creations. Our Father looks upon us with divine affection as those who belong to Him in His beloved Son (Ephesians 1:5-6).

Let these truths sink deeply into us and transform everything about how we approach Christmas this year – our worship, celebrations, relationships, and outreach to others. We have the joyful calling to represent our Father well before a lost and hurting world during the holidays, as we eagerly await the day we will see our older Brother face to face and share fully in His glory. https://bit.ly/3uUz8tg

07/12/2023

God’s amazing grace is greater than all man’s evil.

06/12/2023

I think of the people who have attended church for years, yet they remain in that same darkness where I lived for years—far from the Light. They attend church each Sunday, and they bring with them a nagging emptiness inside. They are kind people who present themselves as Christians, but they know deep down inside that they serve a king called “self.”

Perhaps that describes you. If it does, please be encouraged that God has given you eyes to see your situation as it truly is. Consider it a kindness from God that you have been brought to feel the emptiness that comes from not knowing Jesus as your Savior. https://bit.ly/3RuMuFD

06/12/2023

Persistence can have both temporal and eternal rewards.

05/12/2023

The latest from Reason & Company.

Vermont has targeted a Christian school that believes and adheres to biblical s*xual values.

05/12/2023

Let’s you and I, this Christmas, be wise men and women.

Help your family observe a biblical Christmas through the narratives of Matthew and Luke.

04/12/2023

In today’s crazy world, we, as Christians, moms, dads, employees, children, or friends, seem to always be rushing for what’s next. This season will be filled with parties, dinners, and get-togethers. But I can’t help but wonder – where is our delight?

While trying to “keep up with the Joneses,” are we taking time to enjoy time with our heavenly Father and celebrate the birth of His son?

Or are we so stressed that a list in our hands keeps us from the true reason for the season?

For many, Christmas is a season of nostalgia. We remember everything from the early mornings to the smells of breakfast cooking. But somewhere along the way, those memories were replaced by the never-ending list of chores and events.

Instead of seeking joy in both simple and scriptural things, we find ourselves sitting on the other side of the street pouting because the situations in our lives aren’t moving fast enough to accommodate our wants and wishes. https://bit.ly/3GwpRdH

04/12/2023

Christ’s eternal sonship confers a royal identity upon us. We become heirs alongside Him over all God’s kingdom.

Perfect love. Perfect faith. Perfect unity. That's the real Christmas story.

04/12/2023

Morris has covered issues including abortion, s*x trafficking, s*xual abuse in the church, and more.

A young podcaster uses her platform to draw attention to cultural issues.

04/12/2023

Jesus is looking for people who demonstrate their faith by the way they live.

Remember the old adage: 'Action speaks louder than words'?

01/12/2023

In the backseat of the cab, was a little boy eagerly awaiting the speedy train to zoom by him so he could look at it.

Slow down and take the time to enjoy this Christmas.