Sometimes in the midst of holiday pageantry, we lose sight of the Christmas story and forget how grueling the journey must have been for Mary and Joseph, traveling on foot through rugged terrain, brutal weather, and dangerous conditions, simply to comply with a government mandate.
Read MoreI've been a wanderer, I've been thief. I've been a liar, a dirty cheat. I've hurt my brother, let down my friends. Gave into weakness time and again. Grace came down, turned everything around. No more shackles weighing on me. Hallelu, I'm finally free. All my burdens cast upon thee. Thank you Jesus, You are the one who redeems.
Read MoreHear my cries, Lord, hear my plea. All around me all I see are canyons of heartache, rivers of mistakes. They're calling out longing for me. So hide me under Your wings of grace. Let your love be my hiding place. Wash me clean. Come make me holy. For I deserve all the worst, yet You offer mercy. When I'm parched, Lord, give me drink. Pull me up from on the brink. Dangers abounding, my head is pounding. It’s clouding up my clarity. So hide me under Your wings of grace. Let your love be my hiding place. Wash me clean. Come make me holy. For I deserve all the worst, yet You offer mercy.
Read MoreCalling all the followers of the living God. It's time we rise up, rise up! Our God is calling after all of His sons and daughters. He's calling us to follow although the road is narrow. We trust in His great freedom. We long to see His kingdom. It's time to rise up church, shine your light. Rise up death, time to come alive. Rise up love, lead us in the fight. Children of God, let's rise up!
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