Life This Side of Heaven
Devotions for Real Life
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 4 minutes
- Episodes
- 1475
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
What Do You Want For Christmas?
Would you like peace and happiness for Christmas? Are you sure? Or, are you afraid of being disappointed?
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Mon 23 Dec 2019
Oh There's No Place Like Home ...
Here's a great song to hear on the radio during these days leading up to Christmas. God also puts a Christmas song in our heart as we look forward to our eternal home with Him.
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Sat 21 Dec 2019
Hearing The Remarkable
It's easy to overlook the marvel of a baby hearing its parents for the first time in a quiet nursery. It's just as easy to overlook how blessed we are to hear the amazing word that our Savior has com…
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Fri 20 Dec 2019
Theme Thursday: Rejoicing In His "Presence"
It's Theme Thursday. Some say that Christmas these days is focused too much on presents, presents, presents. As we've seen, with a little tweaking, we can change that phrase to better resemble what t…
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Thu 19 Dec 2019
A Prize-Winning Prophet and Message
It's fun to go out and see the all Christmas decorations. Some towns even have contests and special categories by which to judge them. Jesus asked the people who came out to see John, "What did you g…
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Wed 18 Dec 2019
A Pink Candle For Joy
The apostle Paul says, "Rejoice in the Lord always." But what if you don't feel like you want to rejoice? What if your spouse died this year and this is the first Christmas time without them? What i…
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Tue 17 Dec 2019
Patient Anticipation
Do you remember how, when you were little, you were the first one out of bed on Christmas morning? James wants to rouse you and me with the same joy as we wait patiently for that day of His second co…
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Mon 16 Dec 2019
Not Feeling The Christmas Spirit?
"I'm not feeling the Christmas spirit this year." Have you heard someone say that this year? Have you said it yourself? St. Paul invites us to step back and then puts his finger on what will truly ma…
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Sat 14 Dec 2019
The Great Christmas Tree Debate
Should a Christmas tree have decorations with many different colors or should they be monochromatic? Here's a discussion that's sure to create a fun debate ... but it can also be handy reminder of w…
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Fri 13 Dec 2019
Theme Thursday: See How He "Presents" His Gift
There are all different way to present a gift. You can wrap it in colorful paper or foil or put it in a stylish gift bag. But see at how God presents the precious gift of His Son, our Savior.
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Thu 12 Dec 2019
A Strange Christmas Card?
John the Baptist must have made for quite a sight. It's certainly not an image you might expect to find on a Christmas card. But his message is a good one to hear as we get ready to celebrate our Sav…
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Wed 11 Dec 2019
Who's Coming?
John the Baptizer called the people to recognize their need for a good top-to-bottom cleaning. He told them, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." Repentance includes our sorrow for sin and co…
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Tue 10 Dec 2019
O Come, Thou Branch of Jesse's Tree
In light of their sins, the descendants of David were like a tree which would soon be stumped. Now the question had to be, "How will God ever fulfill the promise He made to send a Savior?" – since He…
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Mon 09 Dec 2019
A Joyful Homecoming And A Beautiful View On The Way
The Advent season can be peaceful and filled with joy. And at the same time it can be filled with shadows and fear, stress and discouragement. Think of it like riding on a bus. Paul has some great ad…
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Sat 07 Dec 2019
Even Better Than First Recognized
Some things turn out even better than first recognized. While most people around us may have heard of Jesus they not realize fully who He is and what He has done for them – and continues to do today.…
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Fri 06 Dec 2019
Theme Thursday: Presents
It's Theme Thursday. Some say that Christmas these days is focused too much on presents, presents, presents. With a little tweaking, we can change that phrase to better resemble what the season is al…
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Thu 05 Dec 2019
An Incredible Introduction
Introductions at parties are a often a big part of these days leading up to Christmas. Whenever we introduce someone we usually tell everyone their name and the special association we have with them …
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Wed 04 Dec 2019
Available For A Limited Time Only
Some opportunities are too good to miss. Paul wants you to know of one that's available for a limited time only.
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Tue 03 Dec 2019
A Mountain Top Invitation
In Isaiah the prophet describes a mountain top invitation from the Lord where we gather to hear Him "teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths." We are blessed that God gives us precious op…
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Mon 02 Dec 2019
Awaiting The Bridegroom With Faith Burning Brightly
A flashlight isn't much good without batteries. Jesus even shared a parable with His disciples to reminds us. As you and I await our Savior's return, God Himself keeps our faith burning brightly for …
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Sat 30 Nov 2019
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