Posts tagged with ‘Christmas’

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12/24/14 THE LOVE OF GOD BECAME INCARNATE AT BETHLEHEM

by Barry Lovett

“Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.” II Corinthians 8:9   It’s said that Herod built hid palace to commemorate a victory in battle, but knowing Herod’s selfish ambition it’s possible he had another purpose in mind. Some have speculated that Herod, knew about […]

12/23/14 BE ALERT FOR THE PRESENCE OF JESUS

by Barry Lovett

“The One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you.” Acts 17:23 All gifts of creativity, like the Magi’s star, point straight to a stable in Bethlehem. Paul wrote that God is at work among people of all nations so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might look […]

12/22/14 God’s Presence With Us Is His Greatest Present To Us

by Barry Lovett

“Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross.”   Hebrews 12:2 We perceive that God is distant, far off, inaccessible, and hidden. But we need a God who is accessible, and we wonder how to have a meaningful relationship with Him. We […]

12/17/14 God’s Undying Desire For You Will Never Cease

by Barry Lovett

“God sent forth His Son, born of a woman… to redeem those who were under the law.” Galatians 4:4-5 God’s untiring pursuit of the wayward is at the heart of the Christmas message. And it’s not just the Christmas story. It’s the story of God’s pursuit of Adam and Eve after the fall; of David […]