Renewed After Christmas: Get Ready for the Race
“Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it
December 26, 2025
“Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will
(This devotional was inspired by a message by Paul Hardin on November 16, 2025.) “Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on
“I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, as much as in all riches.” Psalms 118:14 “Your word is a lamp to my feet
“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to
One of the greatest gifts of Christmas is experiencing a worthwhile and satisfying life. God offers us ALL the opportunity to have a purpose that
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, for your fellowship
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” Colossians 3:23 At Christmas, we celebrate the greatest act of
“I have set the LORD always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.” Psalm 16:8
In the previous devotional, we reflected on the eternal rewards Christ has prepared for born again believers who live with Him as the center of