Advent Symbols: What Do They Mean?
By The Editors3 min read
Advent candles, wreaths—and of course, Advent calendars—are among the most commonly recognized symbols of the season.
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Make Praise a Habit for the New Year
By Susanna Foth Aughtmon2 min read
New Year’s Eve gives us the opportunity to celebrate blessings and new beginnings with those we love.
The Gift of Forgiveness
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.—Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)
The Light of the World
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.—Isaiah 9:2 (NIV)
Tune in to God’s Voice
While you were doing all these things, declares the Lord, I spoke to you again and again, but you did not listen; I called you, but you did not answer.—Jeremiah 7:13 (NIV)
A Spiritual Approach to Making Exercise a Habit
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
We’re meant to treat the body with respect, to do all we can within our power to keep it healthy and serviceable. And to glorify God.
See God’s Hand
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.—Genesis 50:20 (NIV)
The Perfecter of Faith
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.—Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
Tidings of Comfort and Joy
And the angel said unto them, Fear not:v for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.—Luke 2:10 (KJV)
The Gifts of God
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.—1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
No Need to Worry
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.—Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Yes and Amen
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 1:20—(NIV)
