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How to Communicate Love for God and Others This Christmas

  Communicate So You Can Have the Christmas You Desire and Deserve (2 John 1:12) "I have much to write to you, but I do not desire to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete." – 2 John 1:12 (KSB)    Many people say they love God, yet their understanding of what it truly means to love God is often incomplete. Loving God goes far beyond religious rituals, rules, or ceremonies; it is a living, growing relationship grounded in genuine love. That love begins with God’s love for us, and our response to that love shapes how we express our devotion. The following principles offer clarity and practical ways to understand and demonstrate authentic love for God.     First, loving God means keeping God’s commandments. These commandments are not meant to burden us; when guided by the Spirit, they become simple and life-giving. Jesus summarized them into three essential instructions: love ...
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Everlasting Truth: Understanding the Divine Truth That Lives in Us

  Everlasting Truth: The Divine Truth That Lives in Us (2 John 1:2) "Because of the truth which lives in us and will be with us forever:" – 2 John 1:2 (KSB)    In a world overflowing with falsehoods and confusion, learning to recognize and hold onto truth is essential. This passage reminds us that an everlasting truth lives within us, a truth that remains constant even when the world around us shifts. The challenge is to discern, embrace, and live from that truth despite the many deceptive voices encountered daily.     First, truth is God. Truth is not subjective or relative; it is absolute because it flows from the very nature of God. The Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of Truth, meaning that divine truth transcends circumstances and human opinion. When we acknowledge God as truth, we gain a steadfast foundation that grounds us through life’s uncertainties.     Second, truth lives in us because God dwells within us. At the cor...
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What It Really Means to Love God: Walking in Obedience and Love

  What It Really Means to Love God "And this is love: that we walk in obedience to God’s commands. As you have heard from the beginning, God’s command is that you walk in love." – 2 John 1:6 (KSB)    Clear communication is essential, especially during the holiday season. To experience a peaceful and meaningful Christmas, it is important not to hold thoughts or emotions inside. Instead, openness and clarity should shape our interactions with family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, classmates, and our wider community.     First, put God first. Prioritizing our connection with God helps align our thoughts, words, and actions with divine love and obedience. When our hearts are centered on God, our communication naturally becomes more sincere, compassionate, and grounded.     Second, keep God’s commands. This means reflecting on the moral and spiritual guidance God gives us. His greatest command is love, love for Him and love for one ...
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When We Don’t Listen, Life Gets Louder: Hearing God, Self, and Others

  When We Don’t Listen, Life Gets Louder: Hearing God, Self, and Others (1 John 4:6) "We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood." – 1 John 4:6 (KSB)    Life speaks in whispers small promptings, subtle signs, and gentle nudges that often flutter by unnoticed. These whispers may be God's guidance, our inner wisdom, or sincere counsel from others. When we ignore them, life tends to raise its volume: discomfort becomes pain, confusion becomes chaos, and scarcity becomes urgent. This is the spiritual dynamic behind the voice of truth and the voice of falsehood.    First, listening to God requires stillness and sensitivity. God often speaks in the quiet through scripture, prayer, the counsel of the Spirit, and the circumstances around us. Ignoring these divine hints allows problems to intensify until the noise forces ...
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Choosing Love Over Fear: Embracing God’s Perfect Love

  Choosing Love Over Fear: Embracing God’s Perfect Love (1 John 4:18) "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love." – 1 John 4:18 (KSB)    Every day presents a choice between love and fear. Scripture reminds us that perfect love expels fear, because fear is rooted in the expectation of punishment. Yet God has given us not a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and a sound mind. Many people never experience the love they long for because fear dominates their thoughts and emotions. Choosing love over fear opens the door to transformation, renewal, and divine peace.    Firstly, some people hold a deep fear of health. They wonder what changes wellness might require and become afraid of the responsibility that comes with wholeness. This fear keeps them trapped in sickness, pain, and dysfunction. To truly love health is to identify fully with it wit...
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Unlocking Your God-Given Greatness: Embracing the Greater One Within

  Unlocking Your God-Given Greatness: Embracing the Greater One Within (1 John 4:4) "Beloved, we are from God and have overcome the world because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."   1 John 4:4 (Kingdom Study Bible)    This powerful scripture reveals the true source of greatness within every person: the presence of the great God within. Greatness is not random or reserved for a select few. It is a conscious spiritual reality rooted in the truth that the Greater One lives inside you. To move from good to very good, and ultimately into authentic greatness, we must embrace this divine truth.    The first step is acknowledging where you have succumbed . To succumb means to give away your power, your greatness to limiting beliefs, faulty perceptions, and erroneous ideas. These appear in thoughts of unworthiness, self-doubt, comparison, and false assumptions about what you can be or accomplish. Many of these limitati...
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You Are Greater: Unlocking the God-Powered Greatness Within

"Beloved, we are from God and have overcome the world because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." – 1 John 4:4 (Kingdom Study Bible)    This powerful verse reveals the true source of greatness within every person: the indwelling presence of God. Greatness is not something rare or reserved for a few—it is a living reality for all who recognize the greater One residing within. Moving from good to very good, and ultimately to God-powered greatness, requires us to consciously embrace this divine truth.    The first step on this path is acknowledging where you have succumbed. Succumbing means surrendering your divine power and potential to limiting beliefs, false perceptions, and inherited mental patterns. These lies might sound like, "I'm not good enough," "I'm not worthy," or "I'll never succeed." Often rooted in past experiences or subconscious conditioning, these thoughts can seem stronger than the ...
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