By Tanja Have you ever got a text message or seen an update about the birth of a new baby? The new parents are so excited and can’t wait to tell the news of the arrival of their child, and they even send the first photograph of the baby. When Jesus was born, there was… Continue reading Good news of the Gospel
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They will call him Immanuel
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:23 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about They will call him Immanuel.
Lord Where Are You?
When was the last time you looked to heaven and cried, Lord, where are you? We’ve all had days like that, haven’t we? But somehow and in some way, the Lord comes through for us. Many times, however, before He intervenes, He’ll let us choose our own path. He did that for the nation of… Continue reading Lord Where Are You?
Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 11, He was obedient
By Elizabeth Prata With today’s post, we’ve flowed through the first section of this series, in looking at verses that prophesy Jesus’ coming, His arrival, and His early life. Starting tomorrow, from Day 12-16 we will look at verses that focus on Jesus as The Son. From Day 17-26, verses will focus on the preeminence… Continue reading Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 11, He was obedient
Why we value community service as Christians
Community service holds a special place in Christian practice. It embodies the values of compassion, kindness, and selflessness taught in the Bible. Participating in community service not only entails helping others but also serves as a tangible expression of one’s faith. Let us start by exploring what community service means in the context of Christianity.… Continue reading Why we value community service as Christians
When God Created a Thing Called Light
The Gotcha While browsing an online media source this week, I read a statement that gave me pause. It’s a strange sensation we feel when someone posts what they believe to be the ultimate “gotcha,” but their gotcha is so far off base that we want to shake them awake and get them to see… Continue reading When God Created a Thing Called Light
Grateful and Content?
By Elizabeth Prata I got up at 5:00, and made a pot of coffee, and turned on the Christmas lights in the dark morning. I’m sitting her watching the day light up, sipping coffee in the peace and quiet of low-volume cello music and the ticking coffee pot. I have a lot to be thankful… Continue reading Grateful and Content?
To obey is better than sacrifice
But Samuel replied: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD ? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. (1 Samuel 15:22 NIV) But Samuel replied: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as… Continue reading To obey is better than sacrifice
[Romans Study 4-3] The Righteous Will Live By Faith (Romans 1:8-17)
[Romans Study 4-3] The Righteous Will Live By Faith [Romans 1:8-17] What Is Faith? ‘A righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”’ What is faith? What does Paul mean by faith? We cannot understand the Epistle unless we are clear about faith,… Continue reading [Romans Study 4-3] The Righteous Will Live By Faith (Romans 1:8-17)
More than I can handle – Attempts at Honesty
“The loss of loved ones, debilitating and fatal illnesses, personal betrayals, financial reversals, and moral failures – all of these will eventually come upon you if you live out a normal life span. No one is immune.”Timothy Keller in Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering As I was reminded in a sermon recently, each of… Continue reading More than I can handle – Attempts at Honesty