“The wonder and awe of Christmas is just a beginning. Christmas reminds us that the babe born in Bethlehem has given us purpose for living, and what happens next to us largely depends on how we embrace our Savior, Jesus Christ, and follow Him.” HappensPurposeNextJesusGivenChristBornWonderDependsJesus ChristEmbraceAweSaviorBabeBethlehemSavior Jesus Author:Rosemary M. Wixom
“Spiritual transformation into Christ-likeness in not going to happen unless we act... What transforms us is the will to obey Jesus Christ.” HappensSpiritualJesusChristJesus ChristTransformationSpiritual Transformation Author:Dallas Willard
“Concerning persecution against Christians in America, for those who say it can't happen here - it is already happening here in America. Christians are being increasingly persecuted for their beliefs and bold stand for Jesus Christ.” HappensChristianAmericaJesusBeliefChristReligiousHappeningsJesus ChristPersecutionPersecuted Author:Paul McGuire
“When I say compromise I do not mean capitulation. When I say compromise I definitely do not mean what Jesus Christ meant when he offered us to turn our other cheek to our enemies. Compromise means, try to meet the other somewhere half-way. And, this can only happen if the other is willing to go half-way in order to meet you. That is the very strict line between compromise and capitulation.” IfsWayTryingMeanHappensOrderTurnsJesusChristLinesHalfEnemyWillingJesus ChristCompromiseCheeksStrictHalf WayCapitulation Author:Amos Oz
“When we enter into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, something wonderful happens: God begins to change our desires, and we want to be more like Him.” WantHappensDesireJesusChristWonderfulJesus ChristPersonal Relationships Author:Joyce Meyer
“Pick a man, any man. Every guy I fall for becomes Jesus Christ within the first twenty-four hours of our relationship. I know that this happens, I see it happening, I even feel myself, sometimes, standing at some temporal crossroads, some distinct moment at which I can walk away and keep it from happening, but I never do. I grab at everything, I end up with nothing, and then I feel bereft. I mourn for the loss of something I never even had.” KnowsMenFeelsFirstsI CanEndsSometimesMomentsHappensGuyFallJesusChristHoursLossWalksFourHappeningsPicksJesus ChristStandingTwentiesOur RelationshipMournCrossroadsBereft Author:Elizabeth Wurtzel
“We need strong Christians who can persevere against hardship, who can sustain hope through tragedy, who can lift others by their example and their compassion, and who can consistently overcome temptations. We need strong Christians who can make important things happen by their faith and who can defend the truth of Jesus Christ against moral relativism and militant atheism. What is the source of such moral and spiritual power, and how do we obtain it? The source is God. Our access to that power is through our covenants with Him.” NeedsImportantHappensChristianSpiritualJesusStrongChristCompassionMoralAtheismExampleSourceJesus ChristOvercomingTragedyImportant ThingsAccessThings HappenTemptationLiftsHardshipConsistentlyPersevereCovenantMilitantRelativismSpiritual PowerMoral Relativism Author:D. Todd Christofferson
“If you have put your faith in Christ and have spent significant time in the Word of God, the tough times can be like a magnet that draws you to the Lord Jesus. Nothing is going to happen - ever - that will catch Jesus Christ by surprise. He is able to help His children work through anything, and not a single thing is going to happen in the future that can change that fact.” IfsChildrenFactsHelpingHappensAbleChristianJesusChristLordDrawsToughJesus ChristSurpriseChristian InspirationalSignificantWord Of GodTough TimesMagnet Author:David Jeremiah
“It's so easy in life for us to receive blessings, many of them almost uncounted, and have things happen in our lives that can help change our lives, improve our lives, and bring the Spirit into our lives. But we sometimes take them for granted. How grateful we should be for the blessings that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings into our hearts and souls. I would remind all of you that if we're ever going to show gratitude properly to our Heavenly Father, we should do it with all of our heart, might, mind, and strength-because it was He who gave us life and breath” IfsShouldMindHeartSoulSometimesHelpingShowsMightHappensSpiritFatherJesusEasyChristOur LivesGratitudeBlessingJesus ChristBreathsGratefulThings HappenGrantedHeavenlyHeart And SoulHeavenly FatherShowing Gratitude Author:David B. Haight
“Regardless of what happens, I still honor my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, because at the end of the day, that's what's important, win or lose. ... We need to get back to one nation under God, and be role models for kids.” NeedsStillsImportantEndsHappensKidsJesusWinningNationsChristLosesLordRolesHonorModelsJesus ChristThe End Of The DayGet BackRole ModelsSaviorWhat's ImportantWin Or LoseOne Nation Under GodSavior Jesus Author:Tim Tebow
“In my career I have had many wonderful things happen to me, many more than I ever dreamed would ever happen. But I would like for you young brethren especially to know that all that has happened to me in my chosen profession is a mere drop in the bucket compared to the truly important things in my life. The testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ that I have, along with my wife and my family, are my most important possessions.” KnowsLifeImportantDreamHappensYoungJesusChristCareersWifeWonderfulHappenedJesus ChristMy FamilyImportant ThingsMerePossessionMy WifeProfessionThings HappenChosenTestimonyWonderful ThingsBrethrenBuckets Author:LaVell Edwards
“The Bible talks plentifully about joy, but it nowhere talks about a 'happy Christian.' Happiness depends on what happens; joy does not. Remember, Jesus Christ had joy, and He prayed 'that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.'” DoeMightHappensChristianRememberJoyJesusChristDependsJesus ChristFulfilled Book:The Oswald Chambers Devotional Reader: 52 Weekly Themes Source: The Oswald Chambers Devotional Reader: 52 Weekly Themes
“When I was about five, I gave my heart to Jesus Christ, and since then it's just been a stronghold in my life. Really, through the shark attack and all the hard times that my family and I went through, it gave us unity and perseverance to push through all this crazy stuff that we never knew was going to happen.” HeartHardHappensJesusStuffChristFiveCrazyMy HeartJesus ChristMy FamilyUnityPerseveranceHard TimesSharksStrongholdsShark Attacks Author:Bethany Hamilton