December, 2015

• 30 December

  Duck Dodging–Which Direction Are You Looking?

  

  It was a typical day with everyday activities. I had just finished my two-mile power walk/jog/flight with my 90-pound dog, Mitch. It was time for the cool-down stroll with my old, little beagle, Tippy. After all the many days of rain, she seemed a little stiff and sluggish, but nothing ...

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• 29 December

  Where Has Youths’ Passion For Christ Gone?

  

  It seems young people are no longer getting crazy for Christ. Where has their passion for Christ gone? Could it be that it wasn’t there to begin with? Could the issue of lackluster worship from youths be stemming from how they’re now being brought up, or could it be the ...

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• 29 December

  Getting Your House In Order

  

  Okay, I really shouldn’t say this out loud, but, it is true–I struggle with clutter.  There are some “neat-nics” that possess only what they need and keep it ordered and perfectly stored, but there are no genes in my DNA carrying that wonderful trait.  I tend toward piles of stuff: ...

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• 27 December

  The Look of the Radiant

  

  Children of God when they look to Him will never be put to shame. Their faces will be radiant with joy as God’s love shines on and through them. No matter what trials, battles or uphill struggles they face. Their faces shine with the glory of God. They have learned ...

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• 26 December

  The Thrill Of Giving And The Delight of Receiving

  

  Part of the delight of celebrating Christmas is giving gifts–that makes perfect sense since God offered us a wonderful example by gifting us with His precious Son, Jesus. (John 3:16)  Gift-givers experience a thrill that travels to the deepest heart level as they witness hope-filled, sparkling eyes anticipating what could ...

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• 26 December

  The Bible Is Still The Wisdom Of The Ages

  

  In 2OO8, Life.Church launched BibleApp. It recently topped 2OO million installations, with 1,2OO versions available in 9OO languages. Every second, 112 people are opening YouVersions BibleApp. This multiplies to 6,72O per minute, 4O3,2OO per hour, or 9,676,8OO people per day seeking the wisdom of the Bible online. So, what are ...

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• 25 December

  A Memory at Christmastide

  

  The beginning of Christmastide is marked by the 24th of December; it marks the celebration of the Christmas season, and the birth of Christ.  When we were children, it marked an annual tradition that I treasure to this day.  Many of those who shared this Christmas memory have long since ...

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• 24 December

  I Found Christmas at Wal-Mart

  

  You know, every year I am determined not to let Christmas be commercial.  I am constantly striving to keep the fun and the meaning intact. I long to  protect the magic of childhood and the miracle of His birth. A noble venture … at which I usually fail. Today is ...

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• 24 December

  The Responsibility of Sharing the Good News

  

  Christians have a responsibility, a responsibility to not just lead moral lives, but to spread the Gospel to all corners of the world, that was not a suggestion it was a command from Jesus Himself, as He said in Matthew 28:19, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing ...

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• 23 December

  Having Realistic Expectations for Christmas

  

  Christmas is about celebrating the birth of Jesus, but somehow we have tangled in there other expectations. If we kept the true meaning of Christmas at the center of our minds, we would not have any unrealistic expectations. But, we all do it–create in our minds the “perfect little Christmas.” ...

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