We're in the first week of a new year. A new year with new possibilities and uncertainties. Maybe for some of us, we really hope that this year is better than last year. I sure do hope that is true for you! But, regardless of whether this year is "better" by our standards or not, there is something certain that you can put your hope in and that's God. "May God, the sourc...
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In the Christmas story, when the Son of God was born, not a single religious person was invited. The very people who "should" have known the most about the birth of Jesus, the spiritual and religious leaders of Israel, didn't have a clue. Wise men who had studied the Hebrew Scriptures came from the East (not Israel) because they had seen the star. They knew the Savior of ...
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Feeling stressed this week? The story of Jesus' birth is typically depicted as so sweet and peaceful. The songs we sing communicate this and so does almost every Christmas card and nativity scene. That first Christmas all appears pretty stress-free and peaceful. But, in reality, the very first Christmas didn't start out that way. The people in the Christmas story were re...
Keep ReadingYou don't have to be a pastor to be a minister.AtSeminoleChurch, we firmly believeeverymemberhasaministry, because Godhascalledeverybeliever to serve others. The Bible says we're created to serve, we're saved to serve,we're gifted to serve. If you'd like to listen to this devotion as a podcast, you can here. ...
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I love line in Amazing Grace that says, "I once was lost, but now I'm found." Before we know Jesus, we are considered lost. Some people may think it's insulting to say that someone is spiritually "lost." But, it's actually a great complement. There's a difference between losing something and misplacing something. If you misplace something, it means it wasn't important to...
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The Good News of Christmas is the gospel message that we are offered free salvation in Jesus Christ. The word "Gospel" actually means Good News, and the story of Jesus is the greatest good news of all time. Our world needs more Christians who are willing to share the Good News, rather than just enjoy it for themselves. How are you sharing the Good News of Jesus this Chris...
Keep ReadingIt doesn't matter if we'reright.If we'rerudeabout it,nobody's going to care what we have to say. Here's what scripture tells us about speaking the truth in love and using our words to bring healing. If you'd like to listen to this devotion as a podcast, you can here! ...
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