How Do I Respond to Jesus? - Encouragement for Today - December 5, 2023

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today      31 Ministries banner] [Jodi Harris]December 5, 2023 How Do I Respond to Jesus? [JODI HARRIS]( Lee en [español]( “Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy.” [Luke 19:6]( (NLT) Is anyone here a dog person? For me, there’s nothing better than coming home after a long day and being greeted by my dog, who jumps and licks me like I’m the most important person in the world. These daily doses of relational joy remind me I am seen and delighted in, especially on hard days. It’s the same feeling I get when I enter a room full of strangers and find a familiar face. My whole body relaxes as their eyes light up and they wave me over. It feels so good to be seen and to belong.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Bible Verses That Prophesy Jesus Christ's Birth](  Debbie McDaniel Jesus is the fulfillment of Scripture, and the whole message of Christmas is wrapped up in Him, God’s greatest gift.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [First Sunday of Advent: Hope-filled Readings and Prayers for Lighting the Candle December 3rd](  Amanda Idleman The first Sunday of Advent gives us the opportunity to center our thoughts on hope. These suggested Scriptures and prayer offer the chance to remember the hope God offers to our lost and dying world.  [CONTINUE READING →](              [Crosscards.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2023 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from CrossCards. Â