Kathy Rembold

Let's show more love through our words, our works, and our will. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

We must passionately pursue the presence of God to a closer, more intimate relationship. We need a wholly desire and a holy fire from God. John 17:3 "Now this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God and Jesus Christ whom you have sent."

In great pursuit of our greatest love, we must keep pressing in and through to the presence of God. John 17:3 "Now this is eternal life: that they may know You, the only true God and Jesus Christ whom You have sent."

Fasting can help us focus on our need for God. We need to see fasting as a normal way for Christians and the church to get closer to Christ.

To get closer to the Savior, we need to get farther from sin, through confession, repentance, and submission. James 4:6-12.

Amidst our human propensity to make resolutions, let us remember that all people are made in the image of God and that Jesus died for everyone. Receiving Him is our choice, but His love for each person is real.

Journey back to that first Christmas and hear from a "special guest" who was there. This dramatized message will help to make the Christmas story come alive for all ages including those not usually into the "church" scene.

When we fully unwrap all that Christ is, then we can fully celebrate all that Christmas is. From Isaiah 9:6-7, let us see how we can fully unwrap how Christ has come to be our Everlasting Father, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, and Prince of Peace.

Have you ever found an unopened gift after Christmas stuck way under the Christmas tree? Who would actually take all their presents and just stick them in a closet without opening them. That's crazy - yet that is what many a Christian does.We are often missing out on all God wants to do in our lives merely because we have neglected to open ALL His gifts up.

Every journey to Jesus is worth the wait. Let us be like those who are wise and keep pressing on, pressing through, and pressing in.