If we ready our spirit for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, we should have a spirit that is open and ready to meet Jesus Christ any way he comes.
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Open your eyes to the divine paradox of Christ’s glory on the cross
Christ the King truly reigns. He is true to his word, and we do believe that he is merciful and full of love.
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The forces of destruction are nothing in comparison with God’s everlasting love
The forces within and among us that are often destructive, and the final destruction of the world, are nothing in comparison with his everlasting love.
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We find love and life in the eternal God
He is eternal, and so is his love. He is alive, and in him we find life.Eternity for him is best expressed in the moment, because to be with him or “lost” in him in the moment is life.
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Empty yourself and be filled with love and compassion
One filled with judgement and condemnation is probably not empty enough to be filled with love and compassion.
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When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? Will he find it in you?
Sometimes we realize we are asking for the wrong thing. In order to be so persistent, and to keep at it again and again and again, we have to believe in ourselves, our need, our prayer.
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Jesus’ healing goes much deeper than the physical
This was a visitation of God. This was God’s power working through Jesus. This was a moment of great faith. This was an irrevocable touch from the almighty that restored a man to fullness and gave him back his life. “Amazing!” “How Wonderful!” And … “How Sad!” that the deepest miracle was experienced only by one.
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We are at our best when we realize who and what we are
As God’s creation, we have been loved into existence and blessed each day. This is not because of what we do, but because of who God is.God loves us all — the good and the bad — equally and always.
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Jesus is forever speaking about change of heart and soul
When roots appear and truly “grab onto and into” the heart and soul, things are never the same. Jesus is forever speaking about roots and conversion — change of heart and soul.
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Jesus doubles down on our small efforts throughout life
If we respond only a little, that is all it takes — then Jesus doubles down on our efforts.
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