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Hope At Christmas: How You Can Have A Joy-Filled Season

We all want our Christmas to go perfectly well. Whether we are travelling overseas, hosting family for a meal or simply spending the day with a friend. In our minds we hope that all things go according to plan and it turns out to be perfect, and sometimes it indeed goes very well. However, when it does not quite work out the way we want, we get the Christmas blues. We are quick to forget that the first Christmas was…

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Thanksgiving: Where You Find True Joy

In a fast-paced world filled with challenges and distractions, cultivating an attitude of gratitude through thanksgiving is crucial, especially for believers. It should not be a seasonal ritual, because we do not want seasonal joy. Being thankful is a practice that enriches our spiritual journey and deepens our connection with God. There's a powerful reminder of His abundant kindness whenever we say, thank you Lord. When we pause to reflect on the goodness in our lives, we acknowledge the providence…

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Fortress Of Praise: The Value Of Music To Believers

Most believers seldom think of faith-based music as a spiritual source of strength. For the majority, it has its place in Church on Sundays - not in daily life. Even when going through tough seasons, some will forget that there is elevated power in inspirational, praise and worship songs. In contrast the Bible lets us know (both directly and indirectly) that music should be an essential part the believers' walk with God. The book of Job tells us at the…

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The Alabaster Jar Or Three Hundred Denarii: The Kind Of Sacrifices That Please God

The Easter season is upon us, the time we Christians commemorate the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Christ. In the run up to Easter Sunday, for several denominations, it is a time of prayer and fasting. Many use this season to reflect on their relationship with God and renew their dedication to Him. This time therefore involves all sorts of personal sacrifices as believers rededicate themselves. If done for the right reasons and with a genuine heart, God is pleased…

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