Jesus Won’t Socially Distance on His Birthday: Nativity Displays on the Rise

Jesus Won’t Socially Distance on His Birthday: Nativity Displays on the Rise by TOM CIESIELKA for Charisma News Christmas 2020 may look different in some ways thanks to COVID-19 restrictions, but the pandemic is not slowing the demand for nativity scenes at state capitols. The American Nativity Scene and attorneys at the Thomas More Society are helping groups of private citizens across the nation to display biblical manger scenes on government property this Christmas. Ed O’Malley, president of the American Nativity Scene, said, “This will be a banner year for…

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Closeness to God Is Only Through Christ

Closeness to God Is Only Through Christ by PETER AIELLO for Charisma News Hebrews 11:6 says: “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Christianity is more than the sum total of the things that we do for the God. Jesus said: “Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.…

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Why No Pit Is Too Deep for God to Redeem Us

Why No Pit Is Too Deep for God to Redeem Us by MICHAEL LOMBARDO for Charisma News God reveals His divine nature within His Word. If we dig into the Scriptures, ask the Lord for revelation and seek Him with a sincere and trusting heart, He will bring beautiful revelation to our hearts of who He is. God loves to make Himself known and to pour out His Spirit on His beloved ones. Are you seeking to know God more? Do you want to be immersed in rich revelation of…

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Testimony…

Testimony… It’s been said one of the most powerful tools that a Christian possess’ is their personal testimony. One of the reasons, during the Daily Devotional, there is so much discussion about being a drunkard is there is so much experience to share. When Jesus warns, in so many different ways, how dangerous excessive drink is to the heart, soul and mind, is all that happens when we become altered in an unnatural manner. Jesus knew the euphoric appeal would chain a great number of His children, He also knew…

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In Thick of COVID-19 Crisis, We Need to Rediscover Jesus for All He Is Right Now

In Thick of COVID-19 Crisis, We Need to Rediscover Jesus for All He Is Right Now by DAVID BRYANT for Charisma News GNN Note – We need to live our lives in the true Christ identity. What is your Christ identity? ****** Right now, the thoughts of most Americans—including a majority of Christians—are preoccupied with pandemics, paychecks, politics, and prospects for the future. We ask: Is the virus coming for me next? How will I be able to put food on the family table? Who is best qualified to lead us…

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Behold Our God! (Podcast)

Behold Our God! Podcast by Pastor David Platt for Radical Podcast HERE >>> When we think of becoming more like Christ, we often think of what we need to do. However, we should not forget the transforming effect of beholding. Scripture teaches us that we become like whatever we set our gaze upon. In this message from Matthew 17, David Platt urges us to behold Christ in His glorious perfections so that, by the power of the Spirit, we might be changed more and more into His likeness. The One…

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ON SPIRITUAL GRIEF AND THE BODY OF CHRIST

ON SPIRITUAL GRIEF AND THE BODY OF CHRIST by Christina Fox for Core Christianity Each Sunday since this crisis began, I’ve found my eyes tear up during virtual worship with my church. Easter Sunday, I cried the whole way through the service. I cried because I wanted to hear all the voices of my brothers and sisters in Christ singing together praise to our glorious Christ who conquered the grave. I cried because I wanted to hear our voices together proclaim the truths in the Belgic Confession. I cried because…

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Rookie NFL Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa Says He’ll Play for an ‘Audience of 1,’ Christ

Rookie NFL Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa Says He’ll Play for an ‘Audience of 1,’ Christ by Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor Miami Dolphins’ rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa unveiled his new number Tuesday, and he says it has a connection to his Christian faith. The former University of Alabama quarterback will wear No. 1 for the Dolphins, who finished 5-11 in 2019 and drafted Tagovailoa fifth overall in the first round last month. “For the Audience of 1,” Tagovailoa wrote on his social media accounts alongside an emoji of praying hands. He also posted…

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Therefore They Shall Know…

Therefore They Shall Know… Living a life of sin is a much harder life than need be. Everything is out of order, it takes twice as long to get anything done and there is never anyone loving in that life. Oh sure, there are people that come and go like the wind, but there is nothing of substance. The handful of people that make it to the “other side” as a person goes from dark to light are the people that will be there until this world ends. When engulfed…

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Focus On The Fruit (video)

Focus On The Fruit Video by Pastor Steven Furtick for Elevation Church Whenever we go out in this season we’re reaching for our masks and gloves to protect ourselves from an invisible virus. Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC is helping us keep our minds safe from fear, frustration, and even an unhealthy obsession with ”the facts.” He says, “We need medical masks for our minds,” so we can “Focus On The Fruit.” Building from two key Bible passages, Philippians 1 verses 12-22 written by the Apostle…

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