The Lord desires for us to continue in a growing relationship with Him, continuing to draw more and more upon His grace: "continue with the Lord…continue in the grace of God". One vital aspect of this process is to be continuing in the word of His grace.
"How can a man despair who can lift up his eyes to heaven, and call God his Father?" -
Charles Spurgeon
"If any man ascribes anything of salvation, even the least thing, to the free will of man, he knows nothing of grace." -Martin Luther.
"Send me what you will, my God, so long as it comes from you." —
Charles Spurgeon
You are a great sinner, but He is a greater Savior. Charles Spurgeon
Ye should study to know God and His will and keep in mind the doctrine of the [Westminster] Catechism, which I taught you carefully, and speak of it in your houses… —
Samuel Rutherford, the Letters of Samuel Rutherford, Pg. 522
There is only one thing that the devil can never answer: the argument of 'the blood of Christ. - Martyn Lloyd-Jones
The manger is empty.
The cross is empty.
The tomb is empty.
The throne is occupied for eternity!
"I would give nothing for that man's religion whose very dog and cat are not the better for it." -Rowland Hill.
"Therefore, for Christ’s sake, boldly bear whatever has to be borne, and be faithful in your following of him even unto death." - Charles Spurgeon
"For me, unworthy me, God, the Lord of love and glory, the Eye of the Universe, the Jewel of heaven, died a villain’s death for me!" — Charles Spurgeon
Christians, agree with one another, and your numbers will increase. —
William Gurnall, The Christian in Complete Armour, 2:354
There is a difference between God searching me and my searching myself. I may search my heart, and pronounce it all right, but when God searches me as with a lighted candle, a good many things will come to light that perhaps I knew nothing about.
D.L. Moody
“Where I found the truth, there found I my God, who is the truth itself.”
—Augustine
Our identities (God’s children) Our priorities (the kingdom first) How we handle the challenges we face (with faith and trust) In all three areas, living in truth will set us free to live the life God wants for us (abundant!).
Christmas is not all about the Christmas trees, the glittering decorations, the twinkling lights, and the beautifully wrapped presents. Keep Christ in Christmas! On Christmas day, Parents and Grandparents, sit together with your families and make sure to retell the Christmas story to your children and grandchildren.
God rest ye merry gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy….
~Unknown writer -16th Century~
Whenever we read about Jesus interacting with others, He is so relatable, down to earth, and compassionate — always sacrificially willing to teach, heal, and redeem.
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