This is a post by Chris Vaughan. If you’re interested in guest posting for GodlySheep, contact me.

I was recently reminded of the importance of having Jesus as Lord of my life. I am not talking about being saved. Of course, that is the most important decision anyone will ever make. What I am referring to is the believer giving to Christ what He requires. (Rom. 12:1, Heb. 13:20-21)

On May 21, I had the opportunity and privilege of going to a college/career Bible conference and to hear two of the most influential men in my Christian life, preach. The Holy Spirit began to work through these two men and began to point out some things in my life that should not have been. I have to say, it is such a struggle to get some things out of your life because the desire to hold on to them is so strong.

We say we want Christ to be, not only our Saviour, but Lord of our lives. Yet, when He points at some sin and says this does not belong, we are so quick to sit back down on the throne of our own hearts, removing Him from His rightful position. How frustrating and saddening this must be to the One that gave the throne of the universe up to come and also give His life in payment for the sins He knew I would commit.

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Recently in my church we have had several men leave and go off into the military. I’m sure every church is experiencing some of their men and women leaving to serve their country.

This is an extremely hard time for both the soldier and his/her family. Being separated from their family, friends, church family, and even just being away from home. Discouragement, sadness, depression, and many other emotions can easily start to affect these men and women.

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Love…What is love? Is the definition that the world gives us right? The world tells us that love is just a feeling for someone that really has no meaning and can come and go with the next person that catches our eye. Many people in the world today say the words ‘I Love You’ and it is merely an expression that means nothing more to the one that said it than the one that it is said to. Love is so much more than emotions or feelings.

Love is when you have found someone that is your best friend. Love is being ready and willing to do anything and everything to make the one you love feel happy, loved, and safe and being willing to make sacrifices for them …even if it means giving your life for them.

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Book: Streams in the Desert
Author: L. B. Cowman
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As believers, we all know we need to have a daily walk with Christ and spend time with Him each day. After all, there is no such thing as a good relationship without constant communication from all parties involved.

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I know it’s after Christmas, but that’s what makes this a perfect time to tell you about the Christmas Jar.

While watching the Glenn Beck show one day there was an interview with Jason F. Wright who is the author of the New York Times Bestseller: Christmas Jars and more recently the sequal, Christmas Jars Reunion. I will not ruin the book for you, but I wanted to tell what a Christmas jar is and what its purpose.

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Last night, my family and I went out and just drove around looking at Christmas lights. (I recommend this for every family. It is a nice way to just take some time to relax, spend som quality time with the family, and listen to some good Christmas music.) As we were driving through a neighborhood here in Bridgeport, West Virginia, I looked up an a hill and saw a huge lighted Christmas tree.

It was beautiful!

So many lights and that great big star on the top. As I looked at the star I began to think about Christmas and all that it really means. The Christmas tree is a great symbolism of what Christmas is really all about. The Christmas tree is an evergreen tree which was said by Martin Luther to represent the etenal God.

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