Lori Stanley Roeleveld
A holy week prayer is a practice Christians find helpful to focus our thoughts and prepare our hearts during the time we mark the most pivotal events of our faith. ...
Heather Adams
"Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth." The images in this story evoke a sense of wonder and awe in so many hearts. In fact, many music composers have been inspired to base ch...
Andreas Köstenberger | Jimmy Roh
The Bible tells us that Jesus was born in the city of Bethlehem, which is just south of Jerusalem. It's a fact that most Christians and many non-Christians know, due to its inclusion in several popula...
Britt Mooney
John the Baptist's mother received a great blessing that also started the story of Jesus' appearing on earth. So what do we know about her?...
Cindi McMenamin
When it comes to the women of the Bible, there are many we can learn from in terms of their faith, obedience, and heart for God. Scripture praises the faith of Abraham's wife, Sarah—who believed God...
Tammy Kennington
Jesus’s gift was intangible and of incalculable value. John 14:27 (NIV) explains, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.”...
Mike Nappa
If the gospel writers are any indication, it’s entirely possible that our December 25 holiday could’ve been called “Immanuelmas.” Or maybe “Consolation-of-Israelmas.&rdqu...
Asheritah Ciuciu
How do all the different parts of Advent work together, and how can you incorporate Advent into your church or family life? That’s what this article will help you figure out, specifically guiding you ...
Stephen Baker
Luke’s account of Cleopas is one of enlightenment. This encounter with Jesus took place on Resurrection Sunday. ...
Dawn Wilson
In our greatest needs and facing our most difficult obstacles, we desperately need God. It’s urgent that we run to Him and not the failing philosophies of man. Every need we have is answered in who Go...
Aaron Brown
There are moments when we separate ourselves from God in sin, and “squander” in our own unique ways. However, God’s love is not contingent on our behaviors and His mercies are new every morning....
G. Connor Salter
Each candle in the advent wreath has an important meaning, but the third candle has an unusual place....
G. Connor Salter
The fourth advent candle is the last one lit for most advent wreaths, marking the last phase of the advent season....
Jessica Brodie
Not only does Scripture tell us Jesus' birth was heralded by a choir of angelic beings, but when Mary and Joseph presented Jesus in the temple, they also encountered two prophets who praised God in a ...
Bethany Verrett
The Bible compares the relationship between Christ and the church as that of a groom and his bride, and one day He will drink wine with His bride in Heaven, making it special that His first miracle wa...
Heather Adams
'Tis the season for us to take a closer look at the first few chapters of Luke, marveling at the faith of Jesus' earthly mother. Mary is an incredible example for us, but her story bears study...
Hope Bolinger
Especially around the Halloween season, we can hear a lot about demons, otherwise known as “fallen angels.” We see depictions of these beings in movies, TV shows, and in popular literatu...
Will we have personal identity in heaven? And will we recognize family and friends?...
Lisa Loraine Baker
We, on this side of Calvary, can surmise the thief took all the mocking of Jesus to heart. No matter their intent, the thief heard the crowd remind Jesus that He said He would “destroy the temple and ...