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Why is Jesus’ Birth so Important to Christians?
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Why is Jesus’ Birth so Important to Christians?

The reality of Christmas is astonishing if you think about it. The God of the universe became a human being. If you’ve been a follower of Jesus for a while, the reality of Christmas and the Incarnation may not hit you all that hard. But it is an essential part of God’s plan for the world.

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Preparing for Christmas
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Preparing for Christmas

The season of Advent is a season in which followers of Jesus prepare for the celebration of His birth by remembering those who first awaited his arrival and identifying with them as we wait on Christ to bring grace and restoration in our own days.

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The Perpetual New Kid
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The Perpetual New Kid

When I was in Jr. High my family moved from the town in which I grew up to a new one, far away. I did not know anyone there. No one knew me. It is weird to be the new kid. And you know what? There is a sense in which being a Christian in this world can make a person feel like the perpetual new kid.

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Full Life
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Full Life

Do you ever feel like you are sleepwalking through life and going through the daily routines? There have been plenty of times that I have felt that way, but I’ve found that if I put my trust in and commit my plans to God it helps set me on the right path to living a full life.

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