Cleansed by Grace

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleans us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9 NKJ).

A Heart More Beautiful

"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” Psalm 51:17 (NIV)

Concentrating on Consecration

“Joshua told the people, "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you." Joshua 3:5 (NIV)

The Gift of Peace

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world give. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27, NIV)

Angels on the Lookout

"For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; ..." Psalm 91:11(NIV)

Crossed "I-ed"

“God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you.'" Exodus 3:14 (NIV)

The Gift Giver

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:38 (NIV)

A Little Peace of Christmas

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11(NIV)

Helping Siblings Serve Together

“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’” Matthew 4:18-19 (NIV)

If You Choose to Accept This Assignment . . .

‘“I am the Lord’s servant,’ Mary answered. ‘May it be to me as you have said.’ Then the angel left her.” Luke 1:38 (NIV)

The Real Picture of Peace

“Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” Luke 2:14 (NKJV)

No More Pit Dwelling for Me

Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.” Daniel 6:10 (NIV)

The Christ Child and the King

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Luke 2:11-12 (NIV)

Holiday Hassles

“My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.” Isaiah 32:18 (NIV)

Ornament Exchange

“And exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.” Romans 1:23 (NIV)

Burning Bright

“You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what He said.” Luke 1:45 (NLT)

Christmas Shopping: A Budget Buster

“She sees that her trading is profitable." Proverbs 31:18a (NIV)

You Want Me to Search My Sole?

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 (NIV)

Is My Jesus Enough?

The White Elephant

“Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence.” 1 John 3:18-19 (NIV)