“Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.” –Revelation 22:20
Our 12 Reasons to Rejoice Advent devotion has wrapped up, so it’s time to have a little fun. Enjoy this twist on the traditional 12 days of Christmas, given from the perspective of the true love. DECEMBER 25 My Dearest Beloved, Merry Christmas! It pains me to not be near… Read More »The 12 Days of Christmas According to the True Love
Day 12 of 12 Reasons to Rejoice: Advent Devotions One of the best movies I watched this past year was about a young man who was coerced into working as the getaway driver for a crime boss. As you can imagine, there were some pretty intense high-speed chase scenes. When… Read More »Jesus Is In Control Right Now: You Are Not Alone!
Day 11 of 12 Reasons to Rejoice: Advent Devotions The phrase “resurrection hope” sounds like one of those terms Christians like to throw around to make themselves sound holy, doesn’t it? And indeed, it can be—if you use it without truly knowing what it is. So what is it? Resurrection… Read More »Resurrection Hope: Because He Rose, You Will Rise Too!
Day 10 of 12 Reasons to Rejoice: Advent Devotions Remember our classroom analogy from Day 9 and the naughty child who saw the teacher’s absence as an opportunity for play? Consider these verses a warning: But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will… Read More »Beware, The Teacher Is Coming Back! When Jesus Returns
Day 9 of 12 Reasons to Rejoice: Advent Devotions What happens when the teacher steps out of the classroom for a moment? I vividly remember from my elementary school days one boy who yelled, “Party!” every time the teacher left us alone, and of course, chaos ensued. No one’s watching,… Read More »Hooray, The Teacher is Coming Back! Jesus Will Return
Day 8 of 12 Reasons to Rejoice: Advent Devotions I imagine the day Jesus left his disciples and ascended into heaven was somewhat of a letdown. They’d just gotten him back from the dead only to have him leave again? It was with a big “now what?” hanging over their… Read More »Jesus left us with a new friend: Meet the Holy Spirit
Day 7 of 12 Reasons to Rejoice: Advent Devotions The saddest thing I’ve ever seen was a funeral without hope. Typically labeled a “Celebration of Life,” this type of funeral merely reflects on the deceased’s earthly life and accomplishments. Perhaps it alludes to his buoyant attitude, or her kindness to… Read More »Jesus Defeated Death When He Came Back to Life
Day 6 of 12 Reasons to Rejoice: Advent Devotions I do not know what it’s like to die. I’ve experienced moments of excruciating physical pain to the point where I knew I could die any moment, but I’ve never actually crossed that threshold. I do know, as you should too,… Read More »Jesus’ Death Was the Beginning, Not The End