Dawn Wilson
“Awesome” is an appropriate word to use for God, and it’s not to be used flippantly. The Psalmist rightly asks, “Who is like the LORD our God?” (Psalm 113:5). He is unequaled and unsurpassed. Anyone w...
Lisa Loraine Baker
What is not a mystery is that God will reveal what He wants when He wants to whom He wants (Exodus 33:19). God’s mysteries are Divine mysteries, and that truth makes them beyond the scope of our ...
Lianna Davis
We all know that Jesus, the promised Messiah, made his entrance to the world in Bethlehem, as had been foretold. But if we look back a few generations, there was another baby born in Bethlehem who for...
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Discover the purpose, symbolism, and history of the Advent Wreath used in the season of Christmas by Christians around the world....
Amanda Idleman
Gratitude can help us stay grounded as we engage in holiday activities. When we approach each interaction, holiday party, and gift exchange with a grateful heart, we can recapture a bit of what it’s a...
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.”...
Lisa Loraine Baker
The kenosis theory states Christ gave up some of His divine attributes—such as omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence—during His incarnation as a man. ...
When it comes to describing “the theology of the Old Testament,” not everyone is convinced that there is a single theology represented in these diverse books. It's more fruitful to understand the Old ...
Mike Leake
My aim here is to outline what the Scripture tells us about the different types of angels and to go no further into speculation. It is an important topic. And I believe angels still act in our world t...
Ruth Clemence
We are not the savior and rescuer that we often pretend we are. We are finite, vulnerable individuals who need basic needs met to continue to function, let alone thrive. Whereas God can be everywhere ...
Rachel Britton
Didn’t Jesus tell us in John 16:33, “In this world you will have trouble”? Didn’t Jesus say that “wars and rumors of wars” were a sign of end times and his return (Matthew 24:6-8)? And yet, the Bible ...
Bethany Pyle
Among the thousands (millions?) of Christmas songs in the world, "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" is rather lesser-known. But the song, penned while the Civil Way ravaged the country, is a stark r...
Britt Mooney
“Noel” comes from the same root words from Latin, natus, where we get the nativity, meaning “birth,” and the French used it over time to exclusively mean the birth of Jesus. As we know, the birth of J...
Kirstyn Mayden
While the holidays invite us to be joyous, it is difficult when we are grieving. When we may not feel like singing “Emmanuel,” the good news is that God is still with us and there is still a reason to...
Britt Mooney
God calls us to do certain things, but he wants us to obey from love rather than obligation. That’s why the apostle Paul writes that God loves a cheerful giver....
Britt Mooney
How did the shepherds respond when angels told them, "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord"?...
Stephen Baker
The redemption of God’s people is inseparably linked to the rule of the Messiah (For example see Psalm 2 and Psalm 110). Over time, God consistently delivered His people in ways they did not expect. ...
Pamela Palmer
According to the Bible, every good and perfect gift comes from above and is given by the Father (see James 1:17). God loves His children and has good things for those who follow Him....
Emma Danzey
Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25th. They say that Jesus’ exact birthday is unknown, however, based on the Scriptures, some believed it to be in early spring....
Bethany Verrett
The 10 Commandments, passed to Moses from God Himself, was the first written code of law in the world. Most of us know some of these rules, and seemingly the easiest to obey is "thou shalt not kill." ...