Let me turn now to the people who are most likely to give you the help you need. I'm referring to maternal or paternal grandparents. They have a God-given responsibility to influence their grandkids, and most of them are more than willing to fit the bill.
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I saw somewhere recently that experts believe we have between six thousand and seven thousand thoughts per day. When I looked this up, I then found other experts who say we have between seventy thousand and eighty thousand thoughts per day. The difference between the two is determined by how much coffee you drink.
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The word “Advent” is derived from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming,” which is a translation of the Greek word parousia. Scholars believe that during the 4th and 5th centuries in Spain and Gaul, Advent was a season of preparation for the baptism of new Christians at the January feast of Epiphany, the celebration of God’s incarnation represented by the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus (Matthew 2:1–2), his baptism in the ...
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The following devotionals are designed to help you celebrate Jesus-our Savior, during the holiday season. This inspirational collection offers a blend of reflections, prayers, and insights, encouraging you to discover the many dimensions of joy found in Jesus.
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At the time of the birth of Jesus Christ, Caesar Augustus reigned supreme over the Roman Empire (see Luke 2:1-7). The lives of Caesar and Jesus at this point in history could not have been more different. Caesar was at the height of his power; Jesus was in the depths of helplessness.
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With Thanksgiving recently passed, Christmas is upon us, which means gift-giving. What is the most extravagant gift on your list? Whatever it is, there is one of even greater extravagance. You won’t find this present listed in a catalog. It can’t be bought or wrapped, isn’t offered for one day only, or to a select few.
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How can you forgive someone who hurt you deeply? Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling. To forgive someone is to release the offending person of any relational debt they might owe you.
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Of all the extraordinary women in Scripture, one stands out above all others as the most blessed, most highly favored by God, and most universally admired. Indeed, no woman is more truly remarkable than Mary. She was sovereignly chosen by God—from among all the women ever born—to be the singular instrument through which He would at last bring the Messiah into the world.
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Sometimes it’s the small things that help us find Jesus during the Christmas season — a smile from a stranger, card from a loved one. But often parents need to be intentional. Here are activities that parents have done to help their families celebrate the birth of our Savior or draw closer together as a family:
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What’s one of the most surprising challenges of success? In times when everything is going well, life is good, and money isn’t an issue, fear can sneak in and affect your entire life. Whether it’s a fear of failure, fear of success, fear of people, or even a fear of socializing, some of the most successful people have struggled with anxiety.
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