“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21 As people living in this cruel world, we always try to be good to others, but if people are being cruel, then we tend to retaliate. We see things on an eye-to-eye basis. If someone was being cruel to us, then… Continue reading Overcome Evil with Good – Romans 12:21
Christ Excluded – Why No Room in the Inn?
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 ESV
Thank You for waking me up and giving me a new day today
Our most gracious heavenly Father, thank You for waking me up and giving me a new day today. I pray that You’d be the One to lead me in whatever I would do, wherever I would go, and whomever I talk to. When I encounter people from all walks of life, I pray that they… Continue reading Thank You for waking me up and giving me a new day today
Pastor Robert Morris – What’s So Amazing About Christmas?
When God became man, the Creator became the creation. He became human to take our sins upon Himself. When Jesus died, we were freed from the power of death. When He came to life again, He guaranteed our eternal destination. It is the most amazing story ever told! Key Scriptures: Matthew 1:18–23; Isaiah 7:10–14 God… Continue reading Pastor Robert Morris – What’s So Amazing About Christmas?
5 Signs That You’ve Lost the Essence of Christmas – and How to Get It Back
Christmas is an ironic mix. On one side is a meaningful season of celebration to remember and commemorate the birth of Christ and the gift of life. On the other side is a commercialised holiday where presents, gifts, sale, shopping sprees and travel discounts rule the decision-making process. The deeper roots of Christmas have been… Continue reading 5 Signs That You’ve Lost the Essence of Christmas – and How to Get It Back
Gifts For Christ – Why Did the Magi Bring Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh?
Matthew 2:11 ESVAnd 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. Legends have been busy with the wise men. In the early days eastern tradition said that there were twelve of… Continue reading Gifts For Christ – Why Did the Magi Bring Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh?
What Does the Bible Say about Sacrifice?
Back in the Old Testament, the sacrificial rituals done by the Israelites were everything – it allowed them access to God, worship, thanksgiving, requests, and even asking for forgiveness. However, when Jesus died on the cross, the sacrifices required to reach God have been taken away. For an individual to get permanent access to God,… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Sacrifice?
God Meant It Unto Good
Righteousness by Faith – Romans 1:17
“For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’” – Romans 1:17 The righteousness of God stands in stark contrast with the sinfulness of man and describes God’s holy and just character, which always… Continue reading Righteousness by Faith – Romans 1:17
What does Immanuel mean?
i – man´ū̇ – el ( עמּנוּ אל , ‛immānū’ēl ): The name occurs but 3 times, twice in the Old Testament (Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 8:8), and once in the New Testament (Matthew 1:23). Meaning ‘God with us’, the name ‘Immanuel’ was given at first to a child born in the time of Ahaz, king of Judah (735-716 BC). The birth and… Continue reading What does Immanuel mean?