Heather Adams
The Christmas season abounds with stories and songs about the amazing work that God did on behalf of the world. He sent His only Son to be born as a human baby, to live life among us and finally, to s...
Scott James
One of the most well-known parts of the Christmas story is the account of wise men bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. These valuable gifts were clearly intended to honor Jesus, but it’s p...
Jeannie Myers
Several years ago, a team of archaeologists and other scientists were given permission to remove the marble cladding around the burial shelf in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. There was...
Sheila Alewine
Whether it’s the heirloom nativity scene that takes a place of prominence in your own Christmas decorations, a child-proof version that you purchased for your children to enjoy, or the community displ...
Dwight Longenecker
Everyone knows the legend of the three wise men's visit to Bethlehem as retold every Christmas. Three Arabian princes followed a star to find baby Jesus, wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in ...
Heather Adams
“So bring him incense, gold and myrrh,Come, peasant, king, to own himThe King of kings salvation brings,Let loving hearts enthrone him”(“What Child is This”)Carols are an integral part of the Christma...
Hope Bolinger
Signifying completeness, the number three carries an extreme significance throughout Scripture....
Why else would the magi have taken such an arduous trip if not for an aching need to satisfy a hunger that all of the world’s wisdom had not yet satisfied?...
Cally Logan
Traditional Nativity scenes typically include camels, lambs, a bed made of hay for Baby Jesus, but how do Christmas trees come into the picture? Could it be that like candy canes, there is a deeper me...
Jason Soroski
He came as the promised Jewish Messiah, and as a true king to lead his people. This title of king holds significance to both Jews and Gentiles, and gives us insight into who Jesus is and why he came t...
Blair Parke
In the book of Jeremiah, there was one balm in particular mentioned, the balm of Gilead, of which the prophet Jeremiah asked God why He hadn’t supplied this treasured balm to help in the healing of hi...
Alyssa Roat
Despite popular opinion, the Bible never says there were three Magi, nor that they visited Jesus in the manger. Just who were the wise men who brought gifts, and why is this so important for the Chris...
Clarence L. Haynes Jr.
All Christians do not celebrate Epiphany, however, those who do will commemorate either his birth or his baptism. The tradition you follow typically dictates which one of these you emphasize. Christia...
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 ...
Lisa Baker
A good and righteous man (Luke 23:50). To be described as righteous in Scripture is high commendation, putting Joseph of Arimathea in the company of Abraham....
Brad Simon
The story of the Magi began centuries before Christ’s birth. Since the beginning of kingdoms, kings have sought advice from their advisors and prophets. Babylon, however, perfected a council of adviso...
Britt Mooney
Just how important are the Ishmaelites in the Bible?...
Mike Leake
In accordance with God's guidance, Abraham sent Hagar and Ishmael into the wilderness. The Bible recounts that God, in His mercy, provided for Ishmael and promised to make a great nation from his desc...
Lisa Loraine Baker
Nicodemus did not understand what Jesus meant about being “born again,” for he only understood physical birth. He asked Jesus how it could be, and he listened as Jesus told him one must be “born of wa...