A Deeper Meaning of Christmas
No one has ever seen God; if we love one another,
God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.—1 John 4:12 (ESV)
Devotions
Angel Alert
The angel said to him, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news.”—Luke 1:19 (NIV)
Embrace Imperfections
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.—2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)
Mend a Relationship
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.—1 Peter 3:8 (ESV)
The Gift of Forgiveness
…And be kind to one another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another,
as God in Christ has forgiven you.—Ephesians 4:32 (ESV)
White as Snow
“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”—Isaiah 1:18 (NIV)
The Way to Christmas
Truly, I say to you, unless you turn
and become like children, you will
never enter the kingdom of heaven.—Matthew 18:3 (ESV)
Gifts of the Season
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. James 1:17 (ESV)
The Source of Inspiration
This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words.—1 Corinthians 2:13 (NIV)
God’s Will
When Joseph woke up, he did what
the angel of the Lord had
commanded him and took
Mary home as his wife.—Matthew 1:24 NIV
Beat the Holiday Blues
Let the peace of Christ rule in your
hearts, since as members of one body you
were called to peace. And be thankful.—Colossians 3:15 (NIV)
If Your Heart Is Hurting
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.—Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
