I hope that you are having a wonderful week.
We have been getting a crazy amount of rain today, and the forecast says it will continue through Sunday. I pray that everyone stays safe.
As we enter the Easter season, I encourage everyone to reflect on what that means to each of us. Without it, the Christian faith has no basis. It is the foundation of our faith. I encourage everyone to watch the latest season of ‘The Chosen’—The Chosen: Last Supper.
Under the direction of Dallas Jenkins, Season Five showcases the story of Jesus Christ and His followers, focusing on the most critical week in the history of the world – Holy Week. The people of Israel welcome Jesus into Jerusalem as king while His disciples anticipate His crowning. However, instead of confronting Rome, Jesus turns the tables on the Jewish religious festival. Their power is threatened, and the country’s religious and political leaders will go to any length to ensure this Passover meal is Jesus’ last. In a beautiful cinematic format, The Chosen: Last Supper brings audiences to witness the events of Holy Week in this special three-part theatrical release.
The Chosen: Last Supper is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus (Jonathan Roumie), seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the seven-season series shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings. What is so captivating is that you’re drawn into the scene, looking at the disciples, asking questions, and seeking understanding. For example, we seek knowledge if there’s a verse we don’t understand; we ask God to reveal the meaning to us.
Giveaway Winner In conjunction with The Chosen: Last Supper release in theaters, we recently offered our readers a chance to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card. Congratulations to our winner
~~ Julie B. ~~
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Thank you all for being a part of our blogging community! Our next giveaway begins tomorrow!
I hope you take the time to remember Martin Luther King Jr. and how he influenced the world for peace and to love one another.
My church shared a video honoring Martin Luther King Jr.; the segment can be viewed at 34:18.
The Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center (in St. Louis) features a small pop-up exhibit on Martin Luther King Jr., who traveled to St. Louis in November 1960 to speak on the future of integration. While there are no known audio or video recordings of the speech, the only way to remember this historical event is through newspaper articles and oral histories that have been collected. The exhibit is available to be viewed through February 2025.
Happy New Year!
We are starting a new year, and I pray it will be filled with abundant blessings. Maybe 2024 did not turn out as you wanted or planned. But know that God is just and faithful. He will never leave you or forsake you. He is always there to comfort you and give you the encouragement to continue the journey through life. I am reminded of these verses in Lamentations;
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases,
His mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
(Lamentations 3:22-23)
Knowing that God loves us so much and cares deeply about us is a wonderful thing. His grace is sufficient to sustain us through it all. No matter what comes our way, God gave us His Son Jesus for us.
One of the ways that our family does not lose hope in God’s blessings is to focus on the Christmas story for more than just the Christmas season. It is so easy to get caught up in the moment of the holidays, with gift-giving and social gatherings, that we fail to remember that the season is truly about the birth of Jesus. Without the birth of Jesus, we have no basis for our Christian faith. Learning who Jesus was as a man and knowing the context in which He lived has become an essential part of our spiritual growth. When we began reading the Christmas book by Bible scholar Rick Renner, our eyes were opened to the whole context of Jesus, His earthly family, and the area where He grew up. If you are looking for a book that offers a complete context of the Christmas story that cannot be found in the Bible, we recommend getting a copy of this book HERE. In addition to the book, you will also purchase audio and video recordings of Renner going into further detail about the book.
Giveaway Winner Announcement In the spirit of giving for Christmas, we offered our community a chance to win a copy of Renner’s book. Congratulations to
~~ SUE E. ~~
Congratulations, Sue!!! We will contact you via email about getting the book to you.
Once again, we want to say THANK YOU for being a part of our blogging community. Your support means so much to us. Be on the lookout for more extraordinary things coming to our blog in 2025. More Giveaways! Fashion Tips! Movie Reviews! Motivational Messages! Lifestyle Tips! In the comments, let us know what you want to see more of in 2025.
Disclaimer:
This giveaway IS NOT sponsored by Rick Renner Ministries.
If 2024 was not all you wanted it to be, don’t give up. If you have breath in your body, you have a dream in you. Never, Never, Never Give Up!
Thank God for His love and His goodness.
On New Year’s Eve, my hubby and I discuss what God has done and is doing in our lives. We also discuss goals we would like to add to our vision board.
It’s crucial to have daily declarations to build our faith and share some scriptures you can declare and add more to this list. Scriptures to Declare
My God will supply all my needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19).
I don’t worry about anything; instead, I pray about everything, telling God what I need and thanking Him for all He has done (Philippians 4:6 NLT).
I will commit to the Lord whatever I do, and He will establish my plans (Proverbs 16:3 NIV).
I throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles me. I run with perseverance the race marked out for me, fixing my eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1).
Please watch this New Year’s Day video JTwisdom would like to share from the Living An Elegant and GracefulLife Channel.
The Bubbling With Elegance And Grace team is thankful and grateful for every Elegant friend of this blog. We pray for you every day, and if you have a prayer request, please share it in the comments.
What is Kwanzaa?
Dr. Maulana Karenga, a Black Separatist Professor and Chair at the University of California, created the African-American-themed holiday in 1966. The week-long celebration began on December 26th and continues until January 1st. Many people who celebrate Christmas will also observe Kwanzaa because it is not considered a religious holiday.
My family celebrates Christmas and Hannukkah. We are also Christians who pray for the people of Israel. This was a good article on Worship 1 about praying for Israel and the Middle East.
Psalm 122:6 NIV Bible version says, Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure.”
To learn more about Hannukkah, check out Chabad.org.
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