Spiritually, I accepted a long time ago where I am in the sanctification process; God will carry out and complete the good work He began in me until Jesus returns or calls me home. (Philippians 1:6) I know I will fail, but I know His grace will continue to cover my sins.

I’ve often wondered how nonbelievers traverse life’s trials and hardships without Christ. Nowadays, I often find myself wondering how believers face waiting Christ’s return without doing so with the church.

Perhaps it is my soul, the innermost part of who I am? Maybe it is where my thoughts originate and my emotions emanate? Is it the part of me that lives forever? Is this the part of me that Christ’s death ransomed and He is remaking in HIs image? Could it be where my childlike faith is found, simplistically deep and undiluted?

When was the last time you stopped and really thought about God’s mercy and grace?

An academic approach can lead to spiritual growth and gain.

God knows our hearts’ motives better than we know them ourselves. Why are we giving gifts? Why are we making such a fuss? Why are we exhausted and stressed and overwhelmed to such a point that we are just hoping to survive the holiday? —— For me, it was because I was celebrating something other than the Christ of Christmas.

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