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The angel said to me, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end." Luke 1:30-33 The post Mary’s Christmas Story… Part 2 appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...
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The angel said to me, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end." Luke 1:30-33 The post Mary’s Christmas Story… Part 1 appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...
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By Michelle Singletary Debt is dangerous. You can’t get rid of your debt until you understand how having it and keeping it around can destroy your peace and happiness. In the song “Sixteen Tons,” the lyricist writes, “Saint Peter don’t you call me ’cause I can’t go. I owe my soul to the company store.” The post The Devil Is in the Debt appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...
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He will be succeeded by a contemptible person who has not been given the honor of royalty. He will invade the kingdom when its people feel secure, and he will seize it through intrigue. (Daniel 11:21) The post The Feast of Hanukkah … History And Prophecy appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...
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This is the eighty-fifth lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along on this journey through Scripture, they can get more info and sign up to receive these essays via email here. See Mel Lawrenz’s new book, The post How to Live the Bible — Keeping Our Focus During the Christmas Season appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...
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For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders... --Isaiah 9:6 The post The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...
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Since the founding of America centuries ago, Americans have been a pervasively religious people. What is the theological and ethnic diversity and enduring strength of American religion in general, and Christianity and evangelical faith in particular? How have faith commitments and actions shaped the nation? Bible Gateway interviewed Thomas S. Kidd (@ThomasSKidd), author of America’s The post America’s Religious History: An Interview with Thomas S. Kidd appeared first ...
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A Bible Study by Jack Kelley In the past I’ve explained why I believe Jesus probably was born sometime in September. If that’s the case then what really happened in December? Is Christmas just the result of overlaying Christian beliefs on a formerly pagan holiday as some believe, The post What Really Happened at Christmas? appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...
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By Heidi Gaul For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) The Christmas tree is decorated, and stockings are hung. Carols waft through the air, The post Open This Gift and Try Not to Cry appeared first on Bible Gateway Blog. ...
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Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the LORD delivers him in times of trouble. The LORD will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes. The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness. The post Psalm 41 appeared first on Grace thru faith. ...