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The Night Before Christmas

Jill Rapley — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:04:45 +0000

This poem inspired by the "Night Before Christmas" was written by an unknown author. Do take a few minutes from your busy schedule to stop and read this and think about why we are celebrating this special season. Above all, let us remember the greatest gift of all. Twas' the night Jesus came and all through the house, Not a person was praying, not one in the house. The Bible was left on the shelf without care, for no one thought Jesus would ever come there.

How To Face Those Dark Hours In Life

Jill Rapley — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:14:39 +0000

I am sure that you have seen a movie or live passion play either on TV, outdoors or on stage. No movie or play really does justice to the actual suffering, the excruciating pain and suffering that Jesus went through at that time. (And He did it willing for you and me). I am also sure that at least one question has crossed your mind. If Jesus had humbled Himself to the limits of a man while on earth (which He did - see the Epistle of the Philippians 2:8), then He felt the pain of the cross in all of it's intensity. So then, how on earth was He able to face it and go through it?

The Two Miracles of Christmas

Jill Rapley — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:42:38 +0000

In this season of Christmas the focus is usually on the celebration of one miracle, the birth of Christ.

Of course this miracle in itself is more than enough reason for all the world to celebrate.

But inside the story of this wondrous event there is a second miracle which is like a hidden treasure.

Let's see if we can uncover this treasure!

Because He Lives You Can Live In Abundance

Jill Rapley — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:51:42 +0000

If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. Ephesians 1:20 (ESV) This is the HOPE that the resurrection brings to you and me. My prayer for YOU today is that your eyes may be opened to the fullness of what God has done for you in Christ.

Christ died to settle the debt of your sins. All you need to do is to believe that. No more guilt allowed!
He rose from the dead so you can life in the abundance of life. Take a look at John 10:10.
All that is left for you to do is to TRULY believe (with all of your heart, mind and soul) and receive what He has done (which you demonstrate by the way you live). Matthew 22:37-39 and Hebrews 11:6.

I will never forget an illustration that Bob Mumford gave while he was in New Zealand many years ago: