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2 Things Jesus Did That Everyone Desperately Needs

By Le Ann Trees / December 27, 2024

Here are two things Jesus did that everyone desperately needs.

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Are You Missing Out on the Gift of the Good and Abundant Life?

By Jonathan Landry Cruse / December 25, 2024

The King of the universe born in a cattle stall? That’s a hard sell. Do we trust that such a strong and sure salvation, and the good and abundant life, can come out of such humble circumstances?

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The St. Nicholas of History (Sort Of)

By R. Scott Clark / December 24, 2024

Photo Credit: Nicholas of Myra (Menologion of Basil II); image from Wikimedia Commons; {{PD-Art}}. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning Beautiful Christian Life LLC may get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through its links, at no cost to you. R. Scott Clark is professor of Church History and Historical…

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Justin Martyr on the Importance of Fulfilled Messianic Prophecy

By Shane Rosenthal / December 23, 2024

2nd-century believer Justin Martyr defended the truth of Christianity based not on passionate feelings but instead on fulfilled prophecies and credible testimonies. What can we learn from Justin about standing strong in our Christian convictions today?

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Advent Sunday Week 4: A King Is Born

By Ayrian Yasar / December 20, 2024

Saul and David were kings of Israel, but they both failed to rule perfectly. Only the Shepherd-King, come in the flesh, earned the right to rule forever. Here is the final installment of our 4-part Sunday Advent series.

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The Presence and Activity of the Spirit of Christmas

By Nick Batzig / December 19, 2024

Why was it necessary for the Holy Spirit to be at work in the life and ministry of Christ from the virgin conception to his resurrection from the dead, and how is the Spirit at work in the lives of believers?

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What Is the Spiritual Fruit of Meekness?

By BCL / December 18, 2024

In our day meekness is weakness; it is to be spineless and unassertive. Christian meekness, however, flexes its muscles not by using the weapons of the world. What is the spiritual fruit of meekness?

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Jesus: Truly God and Truly Man for the Rest of Eternity

By Le Ann Trees / December 17, 2024

When Jesus was born in the flesh, he didn’t take on a human nature for just a limited time—for the rest of eternity Jesus will be truly God and truly human. This is mind-boggling.

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Advent Sunday Week 3: The Prophet in the Manger

By Ayrian Yasar / December 13, 2024

The Christ child, born in a manger, was the perfect prophet—and the good message itself! Here is part 3 of a 4-part Sunday Advent series you can share with your family this Christmas season.

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