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Bethlehem: Church of the Nativity
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are ...
It’s Your Serve
Through love serve one another. — Galatians 5:13I remember him as a large man, built like a concrete block. He wore a crew cut, neckties, and short-sleeved white shirts with ...
Jesus Calling Family Devotions
For Adults: The Power of WordsWatch your words diligently. Words have such great power to bless or to wound. When you speak carelessly or negatively, you damage others as well ...
Choosing Gratitude
When Joshua Kaufman survived Hitler’s brutal concentration camp in Dachau, he had only one wish: he wanted to thank one of the United States soldiers who had liberated him. Joshua ...
I’m Scared to Pray Boldly
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. — James 5:16Sometimes I’m scared to pray boldly. It’s not at all that I don’t believe God can do anything. ...
Daily Power - Thanksgiving
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:18Like many families who enjoy a big meal at Thanksgiving, we started ...
3 Prayers for Joy and Gratitude
Thank You for Joy!The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. — Psalm 19:8Dear ...
Who Needs Christmas?: The Story Behind the Story
The story of Christmas doesn’t begin the way you probably think it does. It doesn’t begin with angels announcing the birth of a savior. It doesn’t begin with a young ...
I Am Blessed
How much more will your Father in Heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him! — Matthew 7:11No one wants to spend Thanksgiving Day in the ICU. Especially not ...
Worship Works Wonders
Christmas and gift giving. The two have always been associated with each other for good reason. The magi gave Jesus the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The shepherds gave ...
Mr. Rogers' Quiet Revolution
Editor’s Note: This week marks the release of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a film starring Tom Hanks & inspired by the life of the late Fred Rogers, known ...
When Less Becomes More: Just a Glass
It was a funny joke in the early days of motherhood: Is it time for wine yet? Haha. My girlfriends and I would have playdates on Fridays that always involved ...
Healthy Comfort for the Grieving
Editor’s Note: When someone is hurting, it’s hard to know what to say. How can we help? In times of hardship, loss, and pain, Scripture beckons us to look up ...
Less Is More, Especially Through the Holidays
Have you ever wondered when life began to be different?When did we change from happy little girls to frenzied women? Is there a mark on our timelines when we changed ...
Be the Gift: Jesus Believes in You
Editor’s Note: Ann Voskamp, in One Thousand Gifts encouraged readers to live a life of thanksgiving and to chronicle the gifts from God in their everyday lives. In The Broken ...
Who Is This Giver of Prayer?
The first privilege of having an intimate relationship with God through prayer is that you get to know God. Consider what a great and awesome honor that is — to ...
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Face Uncertain Times with Unbreakable Courage
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