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Helpful Questions for Today and Tomorrow
During the wilderness experience it is important for us to remember who we are and who we are following.
Keeping a Steady Flame
We can’t answer for all Christians or all Evangelicals, but we can answer for ourselves. We can keep a steady flame by staying connected to God and one another. We can choose the politics of Jesus over worldly power. And we can embrace the truth wherever we find it and whatever it costs us.
The Word of Christmas: Redemption
Our redemption comes from God’s only begotten Son who comes to our lives through personal invitation and promises to be with us eternally. Hallelujah, we are redeemed!
The Five Words of Christmas: Joy
Joy wells up from the deepest parts of who we are, whereas happy works its way in from the outside, based on our outward circumstances.
The Five Words of Christmas: Guidance
God sent Joseph the direction he needed when he needed it, not before. He’ll do the same for me and for you.
The Five Words of Christmas: Blessed
Why did God send Jesus? To bless you! Jesus spoke and extraordinary blessing over you in John 17 (His “High Priestly Prayer”). Your happiness matters to your heavenly Father. Blessed and happy indeed are they who believe.
The Five Words of Christmas: Favor
The more we experience God’s transforming love, the more we will be empowered and motivated to share it with every person we can. And the more we will love them as we are loved.
Being at Home with Jesus this Christmas
Consider Jesus Himself. He left His heavenly home and came to earth to make it possible for us to return to our eternal home with Him. Truly, Jesus is our “home”—whenever and wherever we are.
Making God’s Deeds Known
Let us praise the Lord for all He has done for us today. To call upon His name as we remember how He has loved us and taken care of us through the good times, the bad times, and the confusing time.
Our Gifts to God’s Glory
The giver is blessed, the giver is rewarded, and the giver receives more back from God than what they gave in the first place.
Peace and Laughter
It’s a Holy Hope that says during Easter and today, when Jesus told us “peace be with you,” it will make a difference. Life will not be the same. Like Thomas, may it mark our lives with a purpose, with meaning, and a new direction.
Knowing That We Know- Three Tests
You don’t know that you know Jesus by passing any test, but by accepting His free gift of amazing grace. And if you think you deserved guilt, and got forgiveness instead, that’s a great sign that you know that you know Jesus.
The Litmus Test of Knowing Jesus
It’s not possible to be without sin, and we sometimes stumble and fall. But a true Christian has a desire and a devotion to obey our Master.
How God Restores His Children
Don’t conceal your sins – that leads to painful consequences. Instead confess your sins and correct your sins by focusing on the holiness of Jesus.
What Are We To Do With Our Sins?
Brother and sisters be warned that if you insist on concealing your sins, you’ll have to face the painful consequences.
Lessons About God: Holiness and Forgiveness
Be sure in your Relationship with God and strong in Fellowship with Him.
Sweet Fellowship with the God of Light
God is indeed light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. In Christ we are reconciled to God and are in fellowship with the light.
Actively Rejoicing in Christ
A real Christian knows Jesus is real. A real Christian fellowships with God and with the Family. And a real Christian rejoices in the Lord.