Sometimes, the most “essential” things in our lives are the things that trap us and keep us from joy. We sometimes feel pressured to continuously buy and consume from culture, ads, friends, and even fellow Christians. However, the New Testament advocates living a simpler and less cluttered life. Having fewer attachments to material things frees us to live a life of meaningful ministry. This ministry can be even to our kids.MAVEN …is donor-supported…DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/- Find out more about MAVEN: https://www.maventruth.com- Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/maventruth- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MavenTruth- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maventruth

The New Testament shows how working in groups as the body of Christ can help us nowadays to fulfill new year’s resolutions.MAVEN …is donor-supported…DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/- Find out more about MAVEN: https://www.maventruth.com- Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/maventruth- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MavenTruth- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maventruth

As Christians, we need to keep Jesus and his incarnation the focus of the holiday season. One key to enable us to focus on Jesus is to add something small every year that helps point to Christ. Even how we decorate for Christmas can inspire us to think about why Jesus became a baby and his mission.MAVEN …is donor-supported…DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/- Find out more about MAVEN: https://www.maventruth.com- Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/maventruth- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MavenTruth- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maventruth