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December 16, 2010
The skies over Bethlehem had never before radiated this much glory. Massed angels brought the light of the noonday sun. As shepherds cowered in fear, the angels announced the light of the world. These days, darkness is everywhere, and that darkness seems to be increasing. Today, we’ll see why Christ is God’s great Christmas gift of light to those stumbling in darkness.
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Parents love their children. Pastors love their congregations. But God loved all mankind enough to send a great gift. As we run the last mile of the Christmas race, let’s not forget the gift of God’s Son, without Whom there would be no Christmas. That gift was the ultimate expression of love: the best God could offer to an undeserving human race. Today: more about this gift of love.
December 15, 2010
We expend a lot of energy buying Christmas presents...with traffic and parking hassles, and braving those big shopping crowds, all for the joy of seeing a loved one open a gift. God wants us to open His gift of love just as badly as we want our kids to open theirs. That gift was offered first as a baby, but ultimately on a cross, that we might be reconciled to the Father. Please stay with us.
December 14, 2010
Just twelve days; only twelve days left to cruise the malls in hope of finding something for that special someone. As your race to the stores nears the goal line, let’s pause to consider the great gift we’ve been given: the gift of God’s Son. That gift comes in several parts, and today we’ll learn about another aspect of the Father’s incredible gift to the world. Please stay with us.
December 13, 2010
If you’re a Christian, do you share your faith? We who have eternal life often forget the emptiness in those who don’t. Christmas is the ideal time to slow down life’s race long enough to share Christ with needy friends. Just as Jesus was born into the world, He wants to be born into the hearts of all who will receive Him. Today: you’ll hear more about Christ the Gift of Life.
December 10, 2010
Will the real Jesus please stand up? Many people are confused at Christmas as to who Jesus really was, and really is. The real Jesus gives eternal life, and only a spiritual connection with Him can impart that life to us. People search for meaning in all kinds of places, and many of them lead to dead ends. Today: more about the gift of life, the life only possible through the one who said, “I am the life.”
December 9, 2010
Christmas fits right in with a “gimme” lifestyle: you know, “gimme this, gimme that.” Kids like lights, but they love gifts. Fortunately, God is a gift-giver. As James says, He “gives to all liberally and without reproach.” This Christmas, we’ll find that in sending His Son to earth, God gave us four great gifts. Today: we’ll learn about gift number one. Please stay with us.
December 8, 2010
A bad choice can ruin your life, or the life of someone else. If that happens, you may ask yourself: am I out of options? The Apostle Paul did some terrible things before his Damascus Road experience with Jesus. In writing to his son in the faith Timothy, Paul recounts his bad decisions, and then tells of the boundless grace of God, a grace that can bring good out of bad.
December 7, 2010
When our bad choices result in harm to others, it may be only later that we realize what we’ve done. Then, what do we do? The Apostle Paul had persecuted the new church with zeal. He watched with glee as Stephen was stoned to death. Then came his conversion on the Damascus Road. How he later came to grips with his actions is our focus on today’s broadcast. Stay with us.
December 6, 2010
Sometimes our bad choices only affect us personally. But more often, they impact the lives of those around us. Bad decisions bring with them bad consequences, often in the lives of those close to us. How do we unravel the messes we make when not acting with God’s guidance? Or, messes we made before coming to Christ? Today: lessons from the Apostle Paul on handling messes like these.
December 3, 2010
The Bible warns us to guard our hearts, lest we turn away from the counsel of God. It’s very easy to rely on our own instincts. King Asa was faithful to God, except at the end of his life. Sadly, his finish line was marred by the consequences of a bad choice. Today: lessons we can take home from one man’s failure to conclude his race of life well. Please stay with us.
December 2, 2010
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