Monthly Archives: December 2018

He Came…

Posted on December 25, 2018 by theheartseeker

Christmas Day      December 25 He didn’t come to us as a warrior… though He came to do battle against the darkness of our lives. He didn’t come to us as a conqueror… though He came to vanquish our hearts. He … Continue reading →

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Christmas Story Lessons… Treasure and Ponder

Posted on December 24, 2018 by theheartseeker

December 24 “Mary treasured up all these things, and pondered them in her heart…” (Luke 2:19) This is the one verse of the Christmas story that almost seems out of place. All these wonderful, amazing events are happening – the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Story Lessons… What on Earth??

Posted on December 21, 2018 by theheartseeker

December 21 “And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.’” (Luke 2:13-14) The … Continue reading →

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Christmas Story Lessons… Best. News. Ever.

Posted on December 20, 2018 by theheartseeker

December 20 “And the angel said to (the shepherds), ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Story Lessons… In with the Down-and-Out

Posted on December 19, 2018 by theheartseeker

 December 19 “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them…” Have you ever felt like an outcast? An outsider? Not … Continue reading →

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Christmas Story Lessons… Life Interrupted

Posted on December 18, 2018 by theheartseeker

December 18 “Jospeh went up… from the town of Nazereth… to Bethlehem… to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child…” (from Luke 2:4-5) Have you ever noticed that life hardly ever turns out like you plan it? … Continue reading →

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Christmas Story Lessons… Rule & Order

Posted on December 17, 2018 by theheartseeker

December 17 There are so many lessons to be learned from within the Christmas story. All this week we are looking at what God is teaching us…and seeking to apply His lessons into our lives… Luke’s account of the birth … Continue reading →

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Grace, Truly Amazing, pt. 4

Posted on December 14, 2018 by theheartseeker

December 14 “For by one sacrifice, He has perfected forever those who are being made holy.” (Hebrews 10:14) To me, this is one of the most fascinating verses in all of the Bible. Think about what it is really saying… … Continue reading →

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Grace, Truly Amazing, pt. 3

Posted on December 13, 2018 by theheartseeker

December 13 “It is God Who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” (Phili. 2:13) A couple of days ago, we mentioned that the tendency for many (most?) Christians is to start by receiving … Continue reading →

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Grace, Truly Amazing, pt. 2

Posted on December 11, 2018 by theheartseeker

December 11 “We know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ…” (Gal. 2:16) If you are a follower of Jesus, then you understand (fairly well) that you can do nothing … Continue reading →

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