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A Prayer to Keep God First this New Year: 12 Verses of Renewal

December 30, 2016 by Debbie 19 Comments

The New Year can often bring a mixed bag of emotions and memories for many of us. Some may have just experienced the best year ever and look forward to an even greater one looming ahead. Others may have just trudged through one deep struggle after another. The fresh calendar year brings desperate hope for things to be better, with an ache for the still-fresh wounds to slowly begin their process of … [Read more...] about A Prayer to Keep God First this New Year: 12 Verses of Renewal

Filed Under: God's Word, Hope, Inspiration, New Year, Prayer Tagged With: Bible verses for the New Year, Happy New Year, New Year, prayer for the New Year

1 Truth to Remember When Christmas Is Over

December 26, 2016 by Debbie 6 Comments

So often this week after Christmas can seem maybe, not so festive, or sparkly. You might be feeling like the holiday spirit came and went by too fast. Maybe you never did get everything done, but now that the big day is gone, you're already vowing to make next year even more special. Messy house calling your name, organization of it all begging for attention, returns waiting to be done, toys … [Read more...] about 1 Truth to Remember When Christmas Is Over

Filed Under: Christmas, Encouragement, God's Word, Hope, Prayer Tagged With: Christmas, for the day after Christmas, He is with us, Prayer

For Those Who Are Grieving at Christmas: A Prayer of Hope

December 24, 2016 by Debbie 3 Comments

(Guest post by Dena Johnson) If I could sum up 2021 with one word it would be loss. Yes, we have had some wonderful blessings this year, but the blessings have been far outweighed by huge losses. And, as the holidays approach, the losses are weighing even heavier upon our hearts. I’ve spent the last eight months doing everything I can to keep my faith strong, to trust God. But this week, I am … [Read more...] about For Those Who Are Grieving at Christmas: A Prayer of Hope

Filed Under: Christmas, Encouragement, Faith, God's Truth, God's Word, Hope, Prayer Tagged With: Christmas, healing, hope, loss, prayer for those who grieve, struggle

Christmas According to Kids: Best Video Ever!

December 23, 2016 by Debbie Leave a Comment

This Christmas video made by Southland Christian Church is the best ever. "Christmas According to Kids" has been viewed over a million times, and it just keeps getting more loved and shared. If you're reading by email, click over to this post to view, and Merry Christmas to you!   (Southland Christian Church is an evangelical Christian Church of 4 campuses in Kentucky. You can out … [Read more...] about Christmas According to Kids: Best Video Ever!

Filed Under: Christmas, Family, Fun, Inspiration, Kids, Uncategorized Tagged With: Christmas according to kids, Christmas story, Christmas video, Jesus, Southland Christian Center

A Prayer to Keep Jesus First this Christmas

December 21, 2016 by Debbie 9 Comments

“And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 No room for them. No vacancy. No place. Words that still seem to hang close, even today. In a world that seeks to crowd Jesus out, where busyness abounds, and hearts are stirred to focus on other things, it can be hard sometimes to choose … [Read more...] about A Prayer to Keep Jesus First this Christmas

Filed Under: Christmas, Encouragement, Faith, Prayer Tagged With: Christmas, Jesus Christ, Prayer to put Jesus first, Savior

Don’t Let the Enemy Steal Your Christmas: 5 Ways to Stand Guard

December 19, 2016 by Debbie Leave a Comment

There’s a thief in this world. He's cunning and evil, deceitful and cruel. And he’s on the prowl. Maybe hot on your trail, even today. His one mission is simply this - “to steal, kill, and destroy…” John 10:10 Don’t let him steal your Christmas. He’ll try, you know. You may not even realize it until it’s too late. Distractions. Busyness. Resentments. Media hype. The quest for more … [Read more...] about Don’t Let the Enemy Steal Your Christmas: 5 Ways to Stand Guard

Filed Under: Christmas, Encouragement, Faith, God's Truth, Hope, spiritual warfare Tagged With: Christmas, don't let the enemy steal your joy, enemy, Jesus Christ, joy, peace, spiritual battle, spiritual warfare, stand guard

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