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Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 25 ~ A New Birth

Samuel Bowman

Dec 25, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 25 ~ A New Birth

My gift to you is: A New Birth From Luke 1:57 - Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she gave birth to a son. Today, I give you my greatest gift; the ability to give birth. Pray this simple prayer with me; "Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I accept you as my savior. Save me from all my sin. I invite you to be the Lord of my life. Come into my heart right now. Amen." If you prayed that prayer and meant it, you are born again. Christmas day is your birthday

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 24 ~ Blessing

Samuel Bowman

Dec 24, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 24 ~ Blessing

My gift to you is: Blessing From Luke 1:45 - Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord. My gift to you today, my child, is blessing. My death and resurrection, my ascension, my seating at the right hand of the Father, are all for your blessing. As your advocate, I appeal to the Father for blessing upon blessing for you. Are you fully aware of what the New Grace Covenant contract provides for you? You must know,

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 23 ~ A Leaping

Samuel Bowman

Dec 23, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 23 ~ A Leaping

My gift to you is: A Leaping Based on Luke 1:41 - When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. My gift to you today, as we near Christmas day, is a leap! Come close to me. Do not fear! I am kind and loving toward you. I want you to have the same joy I have when I hear the sound of your voice. When I hear your voice, my spirit leaps with joy. All of heaven leaps with joy when one of my children accepts my lo

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 22 ~ Pregnancy

Samuel Bowman

Dec 22, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 22 ~ Pregnancy

My gift to you is: Pregnancy From Luke 1:24 - After these days Elizabeth, the wife of Zacharias the high priest, became pregnant. The Christmas story is full of pregnancy. Mary was found to be with child. Elizabeth was with child. Joseph was filled with great expectation of who his child would become. The wise men were pregnant with hope. The shepherds were filled with the expectation of Messiah. What I am declaring over you is that I am planting something new in you. The n

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 21 ~ Knowing

Samuel Bowman

Dec 21, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 21 ~ Knowing

My gift to you is: Knowing From Luke 1:18 - Zacharias said to the angel, “How will I know this for certain? For I am an old man and my wife is advanced in years.” Welcome into my presence. I am here. I am always here. I am always with you. How do you know that? Because what I say is always, always true. But how can you know that I am with you if you do not see me, hear me, or sense me? There is a very wide range of knowing me. Whether I appear in a vision, or send an angel

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 20 ~ Preparation

Samuel Bowman

Dec 20, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 20 ~ Preparation

My gift to you is: Preparation From Luke 1:17 - It is he [John the Baptist] who will go as a forerunner before Him [Jesus] in the spirit and power of Elijah . . . so as to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. I once told someone that success is when preparation meets opportunity. He has made that saying well known to many of you, and it is true. I told another that between the promise and the provision, there is often a problem. But do not worry my loved one. I am tell

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 19 ~ Change

Samuel Bowman

Dec 19, 2021
3 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 19 ~ Change

My gift to you is: Change From Luke 1:16 - And he [John the Baptist] will turn many of the sons of Israel back to the Lord their God. I know the thoughts of your heart, my child. I know the condition of your spirit. I know everything about you. I know what you long for. If you want change in your life, then you must change deep in your heart for all the issues of life begin from the heart. Do you seek change? This year, I am giving you the gift of change, the power to cha

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 18 ~ Being Filled

Samuel Bowman

Dec 18, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 18 ~ Being Filled

My gift to you is: Being Filled From Luke 1:15 - And he [John the Baptist] will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother’s womb. Are you enjoying opening my gifts each day? Life with me is a gift life. I am very rich, not only in possessions, but all the earth is also mine and everything in it. But I am also rich of heart toward you. I have many wonderful gifts to give you. You are my child. I love you so much. Nothing you have done can keep me away from you.

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 17 ~ Greatness

Samuel Bowman

Dec 17, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 17 ~ Greatness

My gift to you is: Greatness From Luke 1:14 - “You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.” The pronouncement over John the Baptist, even before his birth, was that he would be great in the sight of the Lord. What if I would call you great? Some spend their whole lives trying to be great before me. They try to earn my love. They try to earn my acceptance. I say to you - receive from me right now, unconditionally, the new name I am giving you. From no

Samuel Bowman

Dec 17, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 16 ~ Joy

My gift to you is: Joy From Luke 1:14 - “You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.” Hello my bride! Come forth and let us live this day together in joy. I have a joy for you. It is boundless and eternal. It never stops flowing. But, my child, you must receive it. You must not let the cares of the world stomp it down. I have given you a river of joy. It is the ever-flowing Holy Spirit coming from deep within you and it cannot be stopped. But it can

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 15 ~ Hearing

Samuel Bowman

Dec 15, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 15 ~ Hearing

My gift to you is: Hearing From Luke 1:13 - But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid Zacharias for your petition has been heard . . .” My gift to you today, my child, is the gift of hearing. Today, if you will open the ears of your heart to my tender, patient, compassionate, forgiving word, with that hearing will come many gifts. Right now, I open your ears. Think of all the times I healed the deaf. I am healing your hearing this year. Come close to me and open your hea

Samuel Bowman

Dec 15, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 14 ~ Peace

My gift to you is: Peace From Luke 1:13 - But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid Zacharias for your petition has been heard . . .”. The angels sang to the Shepherds, “Peace on earth.” My gift to you is peace. My son David described my work in him this way, “He leads me beside still waters.” My work in you, my gift to you, is to bring you to a place of peace. It is my work in the world. It is my work in you. Peace in you begins with peace with me. You and I have to have

Joe Landi

Dec 14, 2021
3 min

5 TIMES NEVER TO SAY NO TO YOUR KIDS

Recently, I’ve found myself saying no far too often to my kids’ requests. The other day, I was in a hurry, trying to make breakfast for our family on a Saturday. Normally, I would let my 4-year-old daughter help me stir the pancake mix. But when she asked to help, I said, “No, honey. Let me get this done.” She sat with tears in her eyes wondering why I would refuse her help. I realized in that moment that it might be time to stop saying no. “When our kids ask if they can talk

What Happens When Everything Falls Apart?

Kimberly Lowe

Dec 14, 2021
3 min

What Happens When Everything Falls Apart?

Sometimes, no matter how much effort, planning, organization, building, collaborating, communicating, time, or money, everything just seems to fall apart. I hate when this happens. It drains my energy. All I want to do is crawl under my heavy covers, put my earplugs in, and go to sleep. I need the rest. I need to be restored. When I decide to crack open my shell and test the waters, I am timid, quiet, and afraid of failing again. What if it all comes crashing down agai

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 13 ~ Right Standing

Samuel Bowman

Dec 14, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 13 ~ Right Standing

My gift to you is: Right Standing From Matthew 1:19 - And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly. Come my beloved and open a gift from your groom. It is the gift of right standing before me. You do not have to earn my love. You do not have to earn my presence. You do not have to earn my acceptance. You do not have to earn my forgiveness. I have already given you all of these gifts. You have only to accept

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 12 ~ The Holy Spirit

Samuel Bowman

Dec 13, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 12 ~ The Holy Spirit

My gift to you is: The Holy Spirit From Matthew 1:18b - Before they came together she [Mary] was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. The most precious gift I have given to you, my bride, is my Holy Spirit. He and I are one. When He came to live in you when you accepted my gift of salvation, you and I became one, inseparable for all of eternity. My heart aches because so many of my children view life in my Spirit like it is just part of a contract. Do I give my bride a

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 11 ~ Intimacy

Samuel Bowman

Dec 13, 2021
4 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 11 ~ Intimacy

My gift to you is: Intimacy From Matthew 1:18 - Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. My child, Mary and Joseph came together at their betrothal in commitment, but intimacy did not begin. I say to you, intimacy must begin now. When you accept me, Jesus, as your savior, I come to be with you. The betrothal is complete and I seal our relation

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 10 ~ Acceptance

Samuel Bowman

Dec 10, 2021
3 min

Gifts of Christmas: Gift No. 10 ~ Acceptance

My gift to you is: Acceptance From Luke 1:9 - According to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. I have chosen you. Mary and Joseph did not know what would transpire for them and yet the story unfolded right on time, according to my plan, because I had chosen them. What makes following me different from other religions of man is this; following me is a gift life. My best things are gifted to you simply becau

Lysa TerKeurst

Dec 10, 2021
1 min

Depleted & Defeated

When we get depleted... it’s much easier to get defeated by chaotic emotions. “Sometimes we need to slow down, say no, take a nap, and regroup.” Small frustrations shift from feelings of aggravation to anger. Relational issues suddenly feel like impossible hurdles. And slight negative feedback feels like overwhelming judgement. Sometimes we need to slow down, say no, take a nap, and regroup. This post is authored by Lysa TerKeurrst and is originally featured on her Facebook p

5 KINDS OF CONFIDENCE YOUR WIFE WILL FIND ATTRACTIVE

Frank Brennan

Dec 9, 2021
3 min

5 KINDS OF CONFIDENCE YOUR WIFE WILL FIND ATTRACTIVE

My wife was out of town, my two-year-old was running around the house, and I had a sudden boost of confidence about doing something my wife advised me to wait on—replacing the faucet in our bathroom. I watched a YouTube video and had the materials ready. It was supposed to be a quick installation. Three hours later, drenched from faulty pipes and frustrated with sticky caulk, I ran to the kitchen to get my daughter a snack. Suddenly, my body took flight. I tripped over our tr

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