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Jesus Wants You for Christmas
by Rick Warren — December 25, 2022
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What are you giving Jesus for Christmas? It’s his birthday, after all. You buy gifts for all the other important people in your life. Can you imagine having a birthday party and buying gifts for … Continue reading Jesus Wants You for Christmas
Behold Emmanuel, God With Us
by Rick Warren — December 24, 2022
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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 … Continue reading Behold Emmanuel, God With Us
Christmas Comes With a Choice
by Rick Warren — December 23, 2022
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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 … Continue reading Christmas Comes With a Choice
Take Time to Behold Jesus at Christmas
by Rick Warren — December 22, 2022
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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 … Continue reading Take Time to Behold Jesus at Christmas
Jesus’ Sacrifice Is for Everyone
by Rick Warren — December 21, 2022
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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 … Continue reading Jesus’ Sacrifice Is for Everyone
Where Is God When You’re in Pain?
by Rick Warren — December 20, 2022
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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. … Continue reading Where Is God When You’re in Pain?
Christmas Shows God’s Extravagant Love
by Rick Warren — December 19, 2022
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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 … Continue reading Christmas Shows God’s Extravagant Love
God Shines His Goodness on All People
by Rick Warren — December 18, 2022
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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 … Continue reading God Shines His Goodness on All People
The Greatest Gift Ever
by Rick Warren — December 17, 2022
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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 … Continue reading The Greatest Gift Ever
How to Find Rest at Christmas
by Rick Warren — December 16, 2022
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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 … Continue reading How to Find Rest at Christmas
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