Being Fearless in the New Year
Indeed, what am I afraid of in this world? If I truly believe in Jesus Christ, if I believe he is with me, I have nothing to fear.
Read More Being Fearless in the New YearAuthor: Chris G Thelen
I'm an award winning author of two suspense novels and short stories. I began my writing career in advertising and eventually moved into public relations. A few years ago I left that to focus on crafting fiction stories.
New Year Thanksgiving
On this New Year’s Eve, I want to thank all of you for taking time to read this blog. Throughout this year I have been encouraged by your comments and uplifted by your words. As Paul wrote in Ephesians 1:15-16: “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and […]
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“But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.” – Romans 6:17-18 (NIV) Thank you God for sending your […]
Read More Thanksgiving ThursdayDon’t Stay in Jerusalem This Christmas and Miss Jesus
The magi expressed their faith with their journey. Their physical journey ended when they saw Christ, the new-born King. But their faith journey continues. The magi do not listen to King Herod. Instead they listen to God and return home a different way.
Read More Don’t Stay in Jerusalem This Christmas and Miss JesusListening to God Instead of the World
The difference between Jerusalem and Bethlehem is whether we live out our faith. Are we willing to sacrifice as the magi did to pursue the Messiah? Are we willing to act on our faith and pursue our faith without fear of man?
Read More Listening to God Instead of the WorldWhen Self Makes Us Miss the Biggest News On Earth
The magi bring the most important news in the world to Herod, yet he misses it because he focuses on himself. It begs the question, “What are we missing in our lives because we are focused on ourselves instead of Christ?
Read More When Self Makes Us Miss the Biggest News On EarthFollow the Faith of the Magi Not Just the Facts
An active faith requires us to not only know scripture but to act on it as well. Where are you at in your faith? Are you more like the Chief priests and teachers of the law who knew scripture and the prophesy, but missed its fulfillment.
Read More Follow the Faith of the Magi Not Just the FactsThanksgiving Thursday
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come […]
Read More Thanksgiving ThursdayA Determined Faith Seeks Christ
The people in Jerusalem were caught unprepared for the news of the birth of the Messiah, yet they don’t respond with excitement. Contrast this to the sacrifice the magi made to travel to Jerusalem and their desire to put their faith into action. They are totally focused on Christ.
Read More A Determined Faith Seeks ChristA Bold Faith Put Into Action
Their determination is evident. They focus on finding the Messiah, and acting on their faith. Remember, they are strangers in a strange land, yet they don’t show fear of asking about the Messiah. The magi are not afraid to act on their faith.
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