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As followers of Jesus, our journey often calls us to pause and reconnect with Christ. To be truly connected to Him means more than knowing about Him—it’s about relating deeply to what He has done for us. It’s about reflecting on His sacrifice, His grace, and His love that transforms our hearts. When we draw near to Him, we find strength, peace, and purpose, rooted in the unshakable truth of who He is and all He’s accomplished on our behalf.
All Things New: We are called to live New Lives in Christ and are given all the tools to do so through His Word and the Holy Spirit.
We can have unshakable joy because Jesus, the Rock of our salvation, came to give us stability in a world full of uncertainty. His birth reminds us that God’s love is steadfast, His promises are true, and our faith has a firm foundation. With Jesus as our Rock, we can build stable lives filled with lasting peace, hope, and joy.
When you truly see Jesus for who He is, everything about you—your worldview, goals, and affections—transforms completely. Even more, your sins are no longer a burden; you're washed clean because He has changed everything.
Whether we realize it or not, we all look up to someone or something in our lives. God wants us to have leaders, but it's important that these leaders reflect the heart and values of God. King David was called a man after God’s own heart. Those we follow ought to have the same heart for the things of God.
We're reminded of God's unwavering faithfulness, like a garment that envelops us, like a parent’s teaching that guides us with love and compassion. God’s steadfast faithfulness guides us in every moment, anchoring us in peace.
How do you define your hope? Hope, for believers, radiates from the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our beacon in the darkest of times. In His sacrifice for our sins, we find the eternal promise of redemption and the unwavering assurance that light will always conquer darkness.
Our journey as Christians through the ups and downs of life can be as grueling as hiking a tall mountain. But when we rely on the help and support of Jesus, we know that he will carry us through ever scenario we may encounter. Over time, we too, come to realize that God is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work wihtin us. We can persevere because of him.
The word love is most associated with romantic feelings, but what has to be remembered in the season of Lent when we focus on Jesus is that we are talking about agape love— sacrificial love that gives completely for another, a love that never lets go or changes. Lent becomes a time when as we draw closer to Christ and closer to one another in a love that lasts forever.
The shepherds came from the fields, the Magi came from distant lands all to witness Emmanuel, God with us. Jesus reminds us that all who come will not be cast aside, but will be embraced with the love of God that transforms hearts and minds to be like Christ. Join us as we come together as the Body of Christ worshipping God and celebrating Holy Communion.
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