Verse of the Day: Luke 2:1-20 The Birth of Jesus 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So … Continue reading Christ the Savior is Born!
Christmas
Away in a Manger
Luke 2:7 Verse of the Day: Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. On the very first “Christmas” Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room at the … Continue reading Away in a Manger
God Sent His Son
Galatians 4:4-5 Verse of the Day: Galatians 4:4-5 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. God had predetermined that He would send His Son, Jesus, to save the world from sin. When that time came … Continue reading God Sent His Son
Joy to the World, the Lord is Come!
Verse of the Day: Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Over 2000 years ago an angel appeared to the … Continue reading Joy to the World, the Lord is Come!
Peace
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Verse of the Day: 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. As we get closer to Christmas and the end of a very difficult year, let’s pray for peace in our hearts and in the hearts … Continue reading Peace
The Indescribable Gift
Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Christmas is two weeks away and many of us have finished or are close to finishing our gift shopping, some haven’t even started! No matter where we are in our gift buying we all have the same goal of giving our … Continue reading The Indescribable Gift
More Blessed to Give than to Receive
Acts 20:35 Verse of the Day: Acts 20:35 In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ God has given us more than we could ever deserve and we … Continue reading More Blessed to Give than to Receive
Jesus is the Reason for the Season
Proverbs 22:6 Verse of the Day: Proverbs 22:6 Train children in the way they should go; when they grow old, they won’t depart from it. Christmas is one of the most wonderful and exciting times of the year and a great opportunity to teach young children about Jesus and the real reason for the season. … Continue reading Jesus is the Reason for the Season
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Verse of the Day: Luke 2:13-14 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men God's good will in sending the Messiah brought peace into the world. The plan of redemption brings glory … Continue reading Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Away in a Manger
Verse of the Day: Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. On the very first “Christmas” Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room at the inn. What … Continue reading Away in a Manger