Today we’re featuring the next post in our Advent series based on the seven themes from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth’s Advent devotional Born a Child and Yet a King: The Gospel in the Carols. “Devotion” is the theme of today’s post by Jean Wilund. Irene stirred in her hospital bed, lifted her eyes to meet mine, and… Continue reading Devoted: Loving the One Who Has Always Loved You
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They will call him Immanuel
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:23 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about They will call him Immanuel.
Make Room for Jesus This Christmas
Have you ever had one of those birthdays when you wanted people to throw a party for you? You imagined getting some nice presents, and even hinted at the ones you wanted. Every time you went out, you expected people to jump out and yell, “Happy Birthday!” You were looking forward to it with great… Continue reading Make Room for Jesus This Christmas
We Live in and by the Spirit unto New Jerusalem
Here are some verses about the Spirit which has regenerated and is mingled with our human spirit:Acts 16:7, “the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them”Romans7:6, “we serve in newness of spirit”Romans 8:4, “walk according to the Spirit,” 12:11 “burning in Spirit, serving the Lord”Galatians 5:16, “walk by the Spirit,” 5:22 “the fruit of the… Continue reading We Live in and by the Spirit unto New Jerusalem
And the LORD spoke to Moses . . . – Attempts at Honesty
The phrase, “And the LORD spoke to Moses . . .” is repeated often in the book of Leviticus. That phrase introduces each new revelation from God to the nation of Israel. There have been times in my life when I have wished that God would just send a prophet to me to tell me… Continue reading And the LORD spoke to Moses . . . – Attempts at Honesty
A Different Kind of Fruitful: Living the Unexpected Journey
The loud clatter of forks, lunch trays, and multiple conversations in the cafeteria faded away as our group’s discussion grew in intensity and passion. The conversation was kindled by testimonies of lives transformed by the gospel, new life upending the old, altars filled with weeping sinners and saints, and the power of God at work… Continue reading A Different Kind of Fruitful: Living the Unexpected Journey
Christ Living in Us Brings Us into New Jerusalem
“I am crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” (Gal. 2:20) When you… Continue reading Christ Living in Us Brings Us into New Jerusalem
A Study Of Colossians 3:1-4
A study of Colossians 3:1-4 covers the desire for Godliness, making an intentional decision, and anticipating a future life with Christ. A study of Colossians 3:1-4. The desire for Godliness If then you have been raised with Christ… Paul uses baptism in Colossians 2:12 as a picture of how followers identify with Christ. “Having been buried with him in baptism,… Continue reading A Study Of Colossians 3:1-4
A Theology of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is here and that means family, friends, lots of food, and Black Friday sales. From a cultural viewpoint, Thanksgiving is the beginning of the Christmas season. As I (and many others) would argue, Thanksgiving Day deserves our devout attention and ought to necessitate a spirit of thankfulness to God for his goodness in… Continue reading A Theology of Thanksgiving
The Character of God: God is loyal to His friends
The Character of God: God is loyal to His friends By Babatope Babalobi babalobi@yahoo.com +234 80 35 897435 Save the World Christian ministry App: http://qrco.de/babalobi Join WhatsApp Prayer Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CpNBXTvL4dv7eyO3M7bHOV Genesis 18 vs 17 And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; Join WhatsApp Prayer Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CpNBXTvL4dv7eyO3M7bHOV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about… Continue reading The Character of God: God is loyal to His friends