THE GIFT OF UNCONDITIONAL OBEDIENCE

THE GIFT OF UNCONDITIONAL OBEDIENCE

The Gift of Unconditional Obedience (Luke 1:26-38; 2:6-7, 10-11) How to write a memorable Christmas letter…or year-end Facebook post. 1. Be positive. 2. Shorter is better. 3. Don’t brag. 4. Think about your recipients. 5. Keep yearly accomplishments to a...
THE GIFT OF UNCONDITIONAL OBEDIENCE

THE GIFT OF RESPONSIBILITY

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE—GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE The Gift of Responsibility (Matthew 1:18-25 & 2:13-23) “When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called...
THE GIFT OF UNCONDITIONAL OBEDIENCE

THE GIFT OF A CREDIBLE WITNESS

The Gift of a Credible Witness (Luke 2:8-20)   Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He extended this challenge to His followers – “You will be my witnesses…” (Acts 1:8).  No ifs, ands, buts, or maybes about it.  You will be my witnesses!   A...
THE GIFT OF UNCONDITIONAL OBEDIENCE

THE GIFT OF GODLY PERSPECTIVE

LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE—GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE The Gift of Godly Perspective Isiah 55:8-9 – “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and...
THE GIFT OF GIVING

THE GIFT OF GIVING

The Gift of Giving (II Corinthians 9:6-15) Giving is “the tail that wags the dog” in our faith experience. Our attitudes about giving impact every part of our relationship with God and others. If we are going to truly love the people with whom we live,...