24 Dec 2022
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Behold Emmanuel, God With Us
If Jesus had not come back to life, then nobody in the world would be celebrating Christmas. Why? Because Jesus would've been a liar and a fake. Jesus claimed to be God, which a lot of people in history have done—but only Jesus proved...
23 Dec 2022
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Christmas Comes With a Choice
Redemption is when somebody pays for your sins so that you can be forgiven and walk away justified. They do your time. They pay your penalty. All the things you've done wrong are paid for by somebody else. That's what Jesus Christ did for...
22 Dec 2022
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Take Time to Behold Jesus at Christmas
There's a big difference between glancing at something and gazing at something. When you gaze at something, you’re doing what the angel instructed the shepherds to do—you’re beholding it. At Christmastime, most people will give God...
21 Dec 2022
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Jesus’ Sacrifice Is for Everyone
When Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus to be dedicated at the temple, a really old man named Simeon was there. Simeon had been waiting his whole life to see the Messiah. He took one look at baby Jesus and said, “I have seen your salvation,...
20 Dec 2022
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Where Is God When You’re in Pain?
God shares the pain of every single person—including you. When you’re hurting, he isn’t distant, aloof, or unfeeling. He is aware of your pain, and he cares. And he even shares the pain with you. God the Father shares your pain so...
19 Dec 2022
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Christmas Shows God’s Extravagant Love
Even though I know conserving water is important, it doesn’t make me dislike water-saving showerheads any less. They're so stingy! You cannot call the meager amount of water they disperse a shower. It’s more like a dribble. Unlike my...
18 Dec 2022
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God Shines His Goodness on All People
Many people think you only get good gifts from God if you are good. But that's confusing God with Santa Claus! With Santa we say, we say, “You better watch out, you better not cry . . . Santa Claus is comin’ to town.” But that’s...
17 Dec 2022
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The Greatest Gift Ever
The greatest gift you’ve ever been given wasn’t bought in a store. No cash exchanged hands. It wasn’t even wrapped. Yet it cost the Giver everything. The Bible says God sent his Son to Earth to give you the greatest gift ever. He...
16 Dec 2022
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How to Find Rest at Christmas
It’s called the most wonderful time of the year. But for many people, it doesn’t feel that way. Maybe instead of wonder, you’ve found worry this Christmas season. Instead of experiencing peace on Earth, you’re overwhelmed by...
15 Dec 2022
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The Good News of God’s Love
Christmas is all about Good News. But it’s not the good news of special gifts. It’s not the good news of a big meal. It’s not even the good news of spending time with friends and family. Christmas is about the Good News of God’s...
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