Clinging to the Message of the Cross at Christmas
Kia Stephens
“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15 (NIV)
"[B]ut deliver us from the evil one." Matthew 6:13b (NIV)
"The one who listens to me, who carefully seeks me in everyday things ... that one will find true happiness." Proverbs 8:34 (The Voice)
"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35 (NIV)
"A tranquil heart is life to the body, but jealousy is rottenness to the bones." Proverbs 14:30 (HCSB)
"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 (ESV)
"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit ? fruit that will last ? and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you." John 15:16 (NIV)
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
"The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences." Proverbs 18:21 (NLT)
"Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." John 1:12 (NIV)
"Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame." Psalm 34:5 (NIV)
“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15 (NIV)
“When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.’ They...
Gracious God, on this fourth Sunday of Advent, we open our hearts in quiet expectation and love. As we draw near to the celebration of Christ’s birth, help us to welcome Him with faith and...
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)