1 Mosebok 3:24

As New York pastor Rich Villodas defines it, a deeply formed life is a life marked by integration, intersection, intertwining, and interweaving, holding together multiple layers of spiritual formation. This kind of life calls us to be people who cultivate lives with God in prayer, move toward reconciliation, work for justice, have healthy inner lives, and see our bodies and sexuality as gifts to steward.

왜 예수님은 이 땅에 오셨을까요? 많은 사람이 하나님이나 초월적 존재를 믿지만, 우리의 삶에는 여전히 불안과 갈등, 고통이 가득합니다. 만약 하나님이 실존하신다면 왜 세상은 이렇게 깨어져 있을까요? 성경은 하나님이 침묵하지 않으셨다고 말합니다. 하나님은 자연과 선지자들, 기록을 통해 자신을 보여주셨고, 그중 가장 분명한 계시는 예수님입니다. 크리스마스는 그분의 오심을 기념하는 날입니다. 이 5일간의 묵상계획은 성경이 말하는 “예수님이 왜 오셨는가”와 그 의미를 함께 살펴봅니다.

What if we don’t have to wait until we’re at our breaking point to address what’s broken in our lives? Just as we invest in cleaning our homes, it’s time to invite the Holy Spirit to deep clean our hearts. In this 7-day Bible Plan, we’ll discover how to let go of the emotional baggage that holds us back and weighs us down.

The weeks before Christmas are full of joy and anticipation, and they’re a great opportunity to reflect on Christ’s birth. Help your children countdown to Christmas with this 28-day reading plan! Each day features a short scripture reading and an engaging activity that will help your family remember what God did for us this season. Get resources on parenting, marriage, faith, and more at FocusOnTheFamily.com.