If you had to describe what God’s been doing in your life lately using just ONE EMOJI — what would it be? No explanations, no paragraphs (for once 😂) — just drop that emoji below 👇 Let’s fill the comments with a visual testimony of what Heaven’s been doing through this community. 🙌 (And if you have to explain yours… we won’t stop you 😅)

Family, this week’s devotional is a powerful deep-dive into the heart of God’s grace — what it really means, how it shapes us, and why Christmas is the clearest picture of God extending Himself toward us in love. Inside this teaching, you’ll discover: ✨ How grace didn’t begin with Jesus’ birth — it began in the heart of the Father before time ✨ Why every part of your salvation, strength, and spiritual growth is by grace alone ✨ How grace teaches, trains, matures, and strengthens you ✨ The danger of receiving grace in vain ✨ And how to actually live in the abundance God freely gives It’s rich. It’s eye-opening. And it’s one of the most foundational teachings you’ll read all season. 📚 The full devotional is now available in the Classroom — ready for you to read, pray through, and grow from. FREE: https://www.skool.com/aaronandjulieschilling/classroom/bfea5ede?md=e44f943b2824460892b7ec877facd0cf PREMIUM: https://www.skool.com/aaronandjulieschilling/classroom/e74d3959?md=ec2bf0a5e0464e5b880728cd9ee7c1e5 Take your time with this one. Let it speak to you. Let the Word wash over you. Let God remind you how deeply and intentionally He loves you. After you read it, drop one sentence in the comments: “This is what God’s grace means to me…” Let’s grow together and celebrate the goodness of Jesus this Christmas. Love you all! 💙

Hey family! ❤️ As we continue to grow, here’s a gentle reminder of our community guidelines so we can all enjoy a safe, focused, Jesus-centered space: ——— ✅ Quick Rule Rundown • No asking for money • No fundraising • No promoting ministries, platforms, or events • No unnecessary private messaging • All conversations (unless about the community itself) should stay public so we can grow together ——— 🛑 If You Ever Receive an Unwanted DM… Please report it directly to: • Aaron & Julie Schilling or • Esther Schilling We’ll handle it quickly so you can stay safe and distraction-free. ——— 🔒 Want Zero DMs? You Can Turn Messaging Off! If you prefer not to receive messages at all, here’s how to disable them: 1. Tap your profile picture 2. Go to Settings 3. Select Privacy / Messages 4. Switch off Allow others to message me ——— This community is designed to help you GROW — not get distracted or spammed. Thanks for helping us keep this place pure, peaceful, and focused! 🙏💙

This weekend, let’s focus on real, intentional preparation for Christmas—not just the decorations, the gifts, or the meals, but our hearts. Here’s your challenge: 1️⃣ Reflect Daily: Spend 5 minutes each day thinking about what Jesus’ birth truly means for you. 2️⃣ Act of Kindness: Do one intentional act of love or service for someone else—no strings attached. 3️⃣ Gratitude List: Write down 5 ways God has shown His goodness to you this year. Share one in the comments! 4️⃣ Pray for Others: Lift up at least 3 people by name in prayer—friends, family, or someone in our community. 5️⃣ Focus on Jesus: Pick one holiday tradition and intentionally center it on Christ—let it point back to Him. Let’s enter this Christmas season with hearts ready, eyes fixed on Jesus, and hands open to serve. Comment below once you complete your challenge and encourage someone else in the community! 💛

Luke 2:10-11 (ESV) “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’” Why memorize this: This verse captures the heart of the Christmas story. It reminds us that Jesus is the reason for the season—the Savior has come! ✨ It brings hope and joy – No matter the stress or busyness around us, this good news anchors our hearts. ✨ It strengthens your faith – Committing God’s Word to memory helps you focus on what truly matters. ✨ It equips you to share the gospel – Knowing this verse by heart gives you confidence to tell others about Jesus. This week’s challenge: 1. Say this verse out loud each morning and evening. 2. Write it somewhere you’ll see it daily. 3. Comment in the community once you’ve memorized it! Let’s carry the joy of the Savior into this week and let it shape our hearts as we prepare for Christmas.