Category: The Greatest Gift Given

The God of Hope

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in him, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. —Romans 15:13 One of the sweetest, most amazing, touching aspects of our relationship with God is how, in

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A Sure and Steadfast Hope

We use the word “hope” frequently in our conversations. Here in Northern Ireland the weather is always a topic of conversation, and at this time of year you will hear some people saying, “I hope it snows,” while others say,“I hope it doesn’t!” But we also use hope in more

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The Lord is Good

When I read this Psalm and meditate on the verses, it reminds me to shift my attention to who God is. It encourages me to look to God with thankfulness and gratitude, not because of my current situation (weary and exhausted after a long ten days working at camp), but

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Giving from Gratitude

Have you ever met someone who is generous with their time, their finances, and their support, but they aren’t afraid to let you know it? Or even worse, maybe they hold their generosity over the recipient’s head, just waiting to call in a favor in return. Someone whose generosity actually

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Grateful Hearts

Sometimes I think about recording the things I say over and over to my children, where I could just play them back on repeat. It would include a remix of:  Have you brushed your teeth?  Where are your shoes?  Be kind.  Have a grateful heart. Gratitude – it’s important. Gratitude

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His Loyal Love Endures

Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his loyal love endures! Psalm 136 is such a wonderful Psalm! I love the way the writer continually repeats these words: for his loyal love endures.  But what is God’s “loyal love”? Is that a special kind of love? In English, we

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Every Perfect Gift

God gives the best gifts! I know that sounds silly to read and almost elementary to say, but it’s true. He is the ultimate gift-giver. Why do I say that? Because not only have I been a receiver of His good gifts, but James 1:17 also confirms this truth:  All

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The Giver

“For the Lord God is our sovereign protector. The Lord bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity.” –Psalm 84:11 Welcome to the first day of our newest study, friends! As we seek to set our hearts on the Lord this coming season, Psalm

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Introduction

When we receive an anonymous gift, it may be exciting and enjoyable, but it lacks an understanding of why the gift was given. When our best friend gives us a gift, we know it was done out of love for us, knowledge of us, and care for us. Gifts have

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