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A brand-new year sounds so promising, doesn’t it? A clean slate, a fresh start. The idea of newness is so compelling, but Christians have a wonderful secret: We already are new . . .
They Are New Every Morning
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Communion Meditations
Hear the Bells Again
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mas Day 1863 was not joyful for Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. On that day, he was concerned his eldest son would not survive surgery after being shot while serving as a soldier in the Union Army. . . .
The Cross of Christmas
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A little child leads us this Christmas season—straight to the cross.
Proclaim the Savior
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Angels received the privilege of announcing the birth of Jesus, but God gave the church the task of announcing to the world Jesus’ sacrificial death to pay for sin.
Crushing God
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We often ponder the impact of our sinful choices on our lives and spirits, but do we consider the impact of our sin on God?
Thanksgiving
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This Last Supper was a family meal, much like our own Thanksgiving around the dinner table.
Understanding God’s Grace
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This table focuses on Jesus Christ, who took upon himself the penalty for my sins—and for yours—so that we are transformed by God’s grace and truly understand it.
Battlefield Communion
Everyday Halloween
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For kids, Halloween comes once a year. But if you think about it, adults put on disguises much more frequently . . .