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Thrill of Hope, the Weary World Rejoices | Free John 1:14 Printables
Do you feel lonely? Maybe you're a little burned out... overwhelmed... sad... disappointed... eager for a change? The thrilling truth? Someone wants to spend Christmas with you- and you needn’t dust or scrub your home in preparation. (Relief!) His name is Immanuel, God with us… "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." (John 1:14, ESV) The world tells us that Christmas is about gifts, parties, meals and happy-go-lucky families gathered around a crackling fire. I'm calling their bluff. Guess what? You don't need to buy one. single. thing. in order to celebrate a meaningful Christmas season. You only need to enter into an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send
It Is Well With My Soul | Free Printables
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Refrain: It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!— My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: If Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul. But,
What is the Gospel?
Are you interested in learning more about Jesus and the Bible? Before we dive into this great reading list be sure to begin reading in the BEST resource available, the Bible! Click here to read the Gospel of John entirely for free (a great place to begin learning about the life of Jesus). Follow Me (David Platt) Begin (Ken Ham & Bodie Hodge) Evidence That Demands A Verdict, Life-Changing Truth For A Skeptical World (Josh McDowell, Sean McDowell) The Explicit Gospel (Matt Chandler, Jared C. Wilson) Mere Christianity (C.S. Lewis) What Is The Gospel? (Greg Gilbert) Renewed Joy, 5 Simple Steps To Lasting And Powerful Joy In The Lord (Stephanie Page) Book number seven, Renewed Joy, is my personal testimony of the power of God to heal and restore a life. If you would like to get to know me better, then I would love for you to pick
Salvation Stories
Enjoy reading these stories from MarJean, Joanna, Jessie and myself about how we came to know Jesus. When you're through, please comment below and share your salvation story- if you have one! Have any prayer requests or questions? We look forward to connecting with you in the comments section. MARJEAN- Christmas Day 1955. All my aunts and uncles gathered in my grandparents’s home to celebrate. I overheard them talk about Jesus in our hearts. I already loved God with child faith, but that day my cousin and I went into Gramma’s bedroom, knelt by her bed, and I asked Jesus to come into my heart. At age nine, I stole towels from a public paddling pool with my friend to build a fort. The Holy Spirit greatly convicted me. I returned the towels, fervently asked God’s forgiveness, and sang, Into My Heart over
LOVE ALWAYS HOPES
(MarJean Peters is back with us today. She reminds us where the foundation of our hope must lie. A must-read! I pray you're encouraged. -Stephanie) WHEN we hold our sweet babies in our arms for the first time, we never entertain the thought of them turning from us and from God. We would give our very lives for them and trust they will grow up to honor us and glorify our heavenly Father. Yet so many parents experience heartbreak over the choices of their growing and grown children. When we take a new church or ministry, we don’t go in expecting the church to split or the ministry to crumble. We go in trust that it will grow and prosper. Yet so many times we suffer under accusations, misunderstandings, and conflicts. Merriam Webster says hope is “to cherish a desire with anticipation,” and “to expect with confidence: trust.” The definition
Through The KNOT HOLE (Part 2) : Practical Tips To Deal With Hard Things
Through The KNOT HOLE (continued) Practical Tips To Deal With Hard Things (read Part 1 HERE) Welcome to the knot Hole! I’m thinking about attending a recovery group at our church with my husband. Two years ago he entered a black hole of withdrawal from Xanax, a potent anxiety drug. We had no idea this prescription for chest pressure would lead to the edge of hell. Statistically the withdrawal symptoms can last up to three years. That is a story in itself, but for now I need to make a decision. I wonder what reason I’ll give for being there. This morning I viewed a Vimeo of a dear college friend and her new husband talk about losing their first spouses to illness and death. My trials felt minimal to their grief . . . but then I reconsidered. I did lose my spouse to depression and drug withdrawal.
