Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And you have placed your faith and hope in God because he raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory. (NLT) -1 Peter 1:21 On the surface, it may seem hard to connect with God. We think of Him sitting high on a throne, too busy for us to approach Him. That idea is not true. It is through Christ we have a personal relationship with Him. Christ knows our unique strengths and weaknesses and He provides blessings tailored just for our individual situations. Christ died on the cross to become a bridge to God. How personal is your relationship with Christ? Download this app to get your daily devotions: http://bit.ly/16uZrQ5

Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. (NLT) -Ephesians 6:1 Christmas is meaningful. Christmas is fun. But, Christmas can also resurface emotional wounds or spur conflict in the family and extended families. Our heavenly Father encourages us to obey and love our earthly father and mother. Since only God knows how many more Christmases you have, could it be time to wipe away the emotional marks and give grace like God has given to you? Download this app to get your daily devotions: http://bit.ly/16uZrQ5

A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. -Proverbs 17:17

Faith's Checkbook: Immediately Present Ps 46:1 - God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Source: Daily Faith - http://www.youdevotion.com/faith/december/22

The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the LORD upholds his hand. -Psalms 37:23-24

http://bible.com/1/1jn.4.9.kjv In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.