How can we allow God to be a relevant part of our family this Christmas? "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV Here are 7 Ways to Make God Real in the Home THIS Christmas: 1. We Talk about Our Experiences ...to Make God Real in Our Home. 2. We Pray Aloud ...to … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Make God Real in the Home THIS Christmas
Faith
7 Ways to Bring God with You THIS Christmas
Bringing God with you every moment is a choice. We are in desperate need for a Savior. We are nothing without God. All the talent, money and influence in the world doesn't make a bit of difference if God is not with us. We can't do it alone. Once we realize our complete dependence on God and His saving grace through Jesus Christ, we won't make any decision or take any actions … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Bring God with You THIS Christmas
Easy Yoke
Why Jesus – Day 23 Today’s Devotional Jesus promises that His burden for us is light. So we can trust Him at His word. For He does not lie. Can we truly live out Jesus' promise of a yoke that is easy to bear? Two reasons why it may seem like His burden is not light: we are taking a burden or yoke that God hasn't set out for us. It may be our impatience or lack of trust … [Read more...] about Easy Yoke
Freedom in Christ
Why Jesus – Day 22 Today’s Devotional Humans are very insecure in their holiness in Jesus Christ because it is undeserved. We feel like sometimes we have to earn it or perform in order to be holy in God's eyes. But really, we are holy and righteous by Faith alone in Jesus Christ through His work on the cross. A lot of times, people or your own heart will put rules on you. … [Read more...] about Freedom in Christ
The Great Catch
Peter waited all night to catch fish. He was an experienced fisherman. He had his own boat, he had his own net, he had the knowledge and energy necessary to catch fish, and he seemed to be a leader within the fishermen's circles. However, he and his friends fished all night with nothing to show for it. They were exhausted and their human effort left them empty-handed. Many … [Read more...] about The Great Catch
Supernatural Sabbath Rest
Why Jesus – Day 21 Today’s Devotional What we have today that all the prophets longed to have is to have Sabbath Rest through Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament, they had Sabbath one day a week, where they got to rest from all their work. But because of Jesus and His spilled blood on the cross, we have been reconciled back to God and we no longer have to strive in our human … [Read more...] about Supernatural Sabbath Rest
Upper Room
Why Jesus – Day 20 Today’s Devotional It's Passover and Jesus and His disciples don't have a place for Passover. In just a few hours, Jesus will be heading for the cross. But a man carrying a jug of water happens to have an Upper Room already ready for them. We can work by faith, trusting that Jesus will show up in our circumstances and participate in our actions done by … [Read more...] about Upper Room
Starting the Day with Jesus
Cultivating a morning routine that centers around Jesus equips you for the day. If you have ever experienced a hectic morning routine with your kids, trying to get out the door on time with every single thing seemingly going wrong--the toast burning, a dropped plate of food or spilled drink, a shoe that is nowhere to be found, arguments flying and tears flowing--then it is … [Read more...] about Starting the Day with Jesus