At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, but there’s so much more to the story. As we enter the last week of Advent, assess how you’ve been responding to Christ this season. Are you experiencing peacefulness, fear, excitement, anger, hatred, joy? Allow this final Advent devotional from Will Graham’s book, In the Presence of…
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“…The child to be born will be called holy — the Son of God.” — Luke 1:35, ESV You may not be near friends and family this Christmas, but you can still share this special season with them and the reason we celebrate. Set aside time on Monday 21 December, at 10am AEDT to watch a…
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This Christmas, Will Graham is taking a look at how people in the Bible responded to the birth of Jesus. This devotional is taken from his book, In the Presence of the King. Don’t miss the questions and a prayer at the end as you consider your own response to Christ. This is week 3. Read week…
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While many of us both give and receive gifts during the Christmas season, God gave us a gift we will never be able to repay. In exchange for our sins and shame, God offered us eternal salvation by sending His son, Jesus Christ, to earth as our Saviour. All we can do in return is…
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Advent means “arrival,” referring to the arrival of Christ into the world more than 2,000 years ago. As we near Christmas, we’re reflecting on how certain people in the Bible responded to the birth of the Messiah, with passages taken from Will Graham’s book, In the Presence of the King. Each week includes a couple of questions…
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You’ve had a hard year. Maybe you’ve lost a loved one, experienced the end of a relationship, or have been overwhelmed by disappointments and suffering. The last thing you want to do is celebrate the holidays alone as depression creeps in. The longing to be with other people during the holidays is natural. God created…
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“And Mary said: ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Saviour. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; for behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name.’” — LUKE 1:46–49…
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Dear Friend, This Christmas will be one unlike any we have ever seen. While the usual festivities will be there, it will be a time of isolation, loneliness, and anxiety for many people. The world that greeted the Lord Jesus Christ more than 2,000 years ago had similar hardships and problems. He was born in…
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Billy Graham once said, “The Bible is not an option; it’s a necessity.” This is especially true in times of despair that can lead to anxiety and fear. These are a few of many Bible verses to refer to for peace and comfort. “We can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not…
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“There are many parts, yet one body. …If one member suffers, all suffer together.” — 1 Corinthians 12:19, 26 If you live in a country with religious freedom, the persecuted Church may not be very high on your prayer list. But for more than 260 million Christians worldwide, abuse, discrimination and isolation are daily realities. “Let…
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