Amy Grant - Grown-Up Christmas List

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As the Christmas season approaches, it is easy to get caught up in the busyness of life.We fix up our houses with lights and buy presents for our loved ones; but in the end, none of that matters!. It's what we do for Jesus Christ that lasts forever. (I probably have put this video on here before, but I feel like it's important that we remind our human needs are more valuable than the material)

Encouragement: The Christmas Candle movie

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This weekend I had the opportunity to see Max Lucado's A Christmas Candle brought to the screen. This story follows a town down on their luck in the 1800s- their hope mistakenly put in the in the miracle of a candle. In the meanwhile, a new pastor tries to convince the town that their faith is in the wrong place... This movie reminded me about the importance of a daily prayer life; I would highly  recommend it

God Forbid

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This Sunday, one of our pastors preached on the story of The Prodigal Son and this song came to mind. If you have been reading my blog for a while now, you probably realized I struggle a lot in my life. Not only because of my disability, but with my faith as well. It's a constant battle to stand up for what I believe in and stay firm in it. Too often, Christians find themselves (myself included) comfortable in their walk with God. But that's not what causes the most spiritual growth and someone. It's remembering our past as sinners and God's ultimate sacrifice in spite of all we have done.

Like the Prodigal Son, we have each squandered our inheritance and come back expecting the worst. Instead, God doesn't give us what we deserve, but what he wants us to have. He restores us to himself and makes us each sons and daughters..

As Romans 5:8 says:

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

What then should be our response? Well, we should appreciate God, and be thankful for his unfailing love and grace towards us-
not thinking it's something that we deserve or should expect.. It's a gift from God!. Not because of our good deeds; we are, after all, sinful... No matter how high we like to think of ourselves

"Healed By Grace" film trailer

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This weekend I had the opportunity to watch. Healed. By Grace- the unique story of a young woman's struggle to become a dancer. But when the unexpected happens, Riley is faced a difficult choice. Should she dwell over the past or focus on the future and the plans God. God has for her life? This movie shows how Christians need to be keenly aware of how they interact with family, friends or people in the world in general. We are Gods, ambassadors, after all!

Encouragement:Disability Awareness is the focus of one college this week.

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I found this link while looking through my email this weekend; it reminded me of how my college did their best to educate its students on how to accommodate people with disabilities. Not only did they do a walk through of the campus to increase its accessibility, but they allowed me to speak on several occasions to the Diversity Council on campus as well as a group of special education students studying to become teachers....
thttp://unknews.unk.edu/2013/11/15/disability-awareness-week-will-highlight-abilities/

Ever wanted to be a superhero as a kid? For one boy, his dream comes true with a little help from some friends...

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I came across this story a few weeks ago, but it didn't come to light until a few days ago. As many of you know, the Make-A-Wish foundation is known for making kids with terminal illnesses dreams come true.. But for one little boy dream, they needed a little help. You see, all of his life Miles has been battling leukemia like his favorite superhero Batman. So it seems fitting that he would want to be a superhero in real life. As part of the effort, thousands of people in San Francisco took part in scenarios where he got to rescue people in distress and battle the "Riddler"

It's not very often that we see goodwill in action, but when we do, it's amazing to see!

Jeremy Camp's "Overcome"

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 As the weekend draws to a close, I am reminded that my security rests in the hands of the Lord. As Christians, our faith and eternal value rests in Jesus and His act on the cross. While we may struggle on our day to day walk, we are positionally "covered" by God's Grace. He who was sinless died in our place..