The Testimony of the Tree

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by zachbarnes | Nov 19, 2012 | Christmas

The arrangement and decoration of a Christmas tree is not a surrender to mere cultural tradition. By means of the Christmas tree, we testify of three important things about what we believe.

Refusing the Scrooge Spirit

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by zachbarnes | Nov 19, 2012 | Christmas

Like Herod and his attempt to kill the Christ child, the Scrooge spirit is any stance toward Christmas that either rejects its celebration or attempts to kill it. Here are six ways to refuse the Scrooge spirit that would seek to dampen delight and reduce your receptivity to Lord and His season.

The Fountainhead of Christmas Joy

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by zachbarnes | Nov 19, 2012 | Christmas

Christmas glows with the promise, “To you...this day a Savior!” And at this special season, God seeks to get our attention by means which too many fail to associate with Him: joy.

The Heart of the Father of Christmas

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by zachbarnes | Nov 19, 2012 | Christmas

Some parents are so worried that if they let their kids celebrate the fun and legends of Christmas, they’ll misunderstand the truth of it. My father's excitement for celebrating Christmas helped me to understand the heart of the eternal Father and the real Gift of Christmas: His Son.

The Power of Words

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by zachbarnes | Nov 19, 2012 | General

The power of words is fundamental to life. When God speaks, “it is so.” The Bible says that no word that you or I speak is without significance. Our words carry more weight than most of us can imagine...and that might be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the words we choose.