And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
— John 1:14
A Christmas Concert
By Michael CardFrom In the Studio with Michael Card
Those of you who are familiar with Michael Card's ministry know that, beyond his brilliance as a songwriter and musician, he is a gifted communicator and teacher. His truly profound, thought-provoking lyrics reflect his deep knowledge of, and love for, God and His Word. Beyond his music and teaching ministry, he now hosts a weekly podcast available on Apple iTunes and Google Play. Most episodes are discussions featuring an interesting guest, but this week he posted a Christmas Concert from 2015. As you seek new ways to reflect on the miracle of the Incarnation this week, allow the lyrics and songs from this show — plus Mike's insights — to inspire you to "give up on your pondering, and fall down on your knees."Note: In both iTunes and Google play, the concert will be the top (December 17) link in the list of episodes.
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Calling Believers to a Ten-Day Fast in January
From Christian Union Day & NightJoin fellow Christians across America in a ten-day fast (fasting from food). Participants will follow the example of men and women of Scripture who humbled themselves and called upon the Lord through fasting. Our country needs the spiritual renewal that only God can bring. May He hear our cry and answer.
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Look Forward to a Better Christmas
By Matt ChandlerFrom The Gospel Coalition
On Thanksgiving day nine years ago, I had a seizure. That seizure revealed I had a tumor in my right frontal lobe of my brain. On December 4, surgeons cut out the tumor. I was 34 years old.I awoke from surgery with some weakness on my left side. I was released from rehab on December 16 with a gnarly scar on my head, my hair starting to fall out, facing 18 months...
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I'm Good, I Think...
By Tucker Else
From ChristianUnion.org
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Friday Night Lights
By Tom CampisiFrom Christian Union: The Magazine
Christian Union at Brown found a creative way to reach out to students caught up in the party scene. Late on a Friday night, Christian Union ministry fellows and students brought grills and burgers to Wayland Arch, located between Frat Row and a freshman dorm quad. The Christian Union at Brown team went to work, handing out about 150 sliders and bottles of water. One student, who was visibly drunk, exclaimed, “I should go to church.” She soon disappeared into a crowd, but she visited Christian Union’s information table later in the semester to learn more...Read More >
Everyone Believes in a Virgin Birth
By Vince Vitale
From RZIM.org
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Three Ways to Help Develop Christian Leaders
From ChristianUnion.org
Your gift to Christian Union by December 31 will encourage revival and reshape the future of this nation. Please Give >Christmas shopping online? Access Amazon from smile.amazon.com and select Christian Union as your charity of choice to generate additional support for the ministry. Learn More >
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Prayer Requests
UNIVERSITY MINISTRIES
Pray that our students would complete their final exams and papers for the fall term with confidence and clarity. As many travel home to be with family and friends for the holiday break, pray for their safety and that the break will restore and renew their spirits. For those students who are unable to visit family during the break, pray that God’s presence would bring a sense of joy and peace.
CITY MINISTRIES
It's easy to feel isolated in a large city like New York, especially during the holiday season, so please join us in praying for the lonely and disconnected in our cities this week. Pray for the restoration of family relationships, the strengthening of church communities, and for a revival of deep, authentic, friendships throughout New York and DC.
DAY & NIGHT
We praise God for the gift of His Son, Immanuel, God with us. Pray with us that many Americans will come to know and love Jesus this Christmas season. Pray that Christians will be bold and loving to share about God’s most precious gift to humankind.
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