Verse of the Day: Matthew 2:11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. The magi, often referred to as the (Three) Wise Men or (Three) Kings, followed the star … Continue reading We Three Kings
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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 humble manger because there was no room for Him at … Continue reading Away in a Manger
God Sent His Son
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, in His infinite wisdom and love, had predetermined that He would send His Son, Jesus, … Continue reading God Sent His Son
Name Above All Names
Verse of the Day: Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The Messiah, born of a virgin, is the ultimate gift from God—His only … Continue reading Name Above All Names
The Syrophoenician Woman: Approaching Jesus with Faith and Persistence
Bible Verse: Mark 7:26 The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. The story of the Syrophoenician woman is found in Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-28. She was a Gentile, from the region of Phoenicia, and came to Jesus because her daughter was … Continue reading The Syrophoenician Woman: Approaching Jesus with Faith and Persistence
Joy to the World, the Lord has 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 2,000 years ago, an angel … Continue reading Joy to the World, the Lord has Come!
Emmanuel
Verse of the Day: Matthew 1:23 The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel which means “God with us”. The prophecy of Isaiah, inspired by God, foretold the miraculous birth of Jesus by a virgin, declaring that He would be called Emmanuel, meaning "God with us." The … Continue reading Emmanuel
Peace
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 Christmas draws near and we approach the end of a challenging year, let us pray for peace, peace in our own hearts and … Continue reading Peace
Spiritual Gifts
Verse of the Day: 1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. God has blessed each of us with unique talents, abilities, and spiritual gifts, and He calls us to use them to serve others. Whether it’s … Continue reading Spiritual Gifts
The Indescribable Gift
Verse of the Day: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Christmas is just two weeks away, and while many of us have finished or are close to finishing our gift shopping, others may still have a long way to go! Regardless of where we are in the process, our goal … Continue reading The Indescribable Gift