Tag: Jesus Christ

When Christmas Looks Different — Carol McLeod Ministries

Christmas looks different for us this year…and maybe you can relate?  We’re fast approaching the middle of December, and there’s so much left undone.  We haven’t decorated yet, and at this point, we probably won’t even try. The Christmas tree is staying in the attic. The ornaments are staying in the box. And the lights… Continue reading When Christmas Looks Different — Carol McLeod Ministries

Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 15- The Gift of Eternal Life

By Elizabeth Prata Today is a pause for a moment in the progression of verses showing the Life of Jesus from inception to second coming, in order to ponder the incredible gift of eternal life his work from manger to ascension gives us. Christmas means many things. Today let’s think about His eternality. Jesus is… Continue reading Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 15- The Gift of Eternal Life

Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 14, Propitiation

By Elizabeth Prata Propitiation. A hard word to pronounce…and a hard word to understand, but we have to try, since the verse says this is the reason God sent His son. An offering that turns away the wrath of God directed against sin. According to the NT, God has provided the offering that removes the divine wrath,… Continue reading Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 14, Propitiation

How Jesus Changed Israel

As the worldwide celebration of Christmas overlaps with the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, my thoughts have been increasingly on the question, “Did Christ’s coming change anything about how we as Christians should think about Israel?” Before Jesus, the Old Testament tells us that the Jewish nation of Israel was God’s chosen people. For you are a… Continue reading How Jesus Changed Israel

Christian, Are You Suffering?

Read 1 Peter 4:12-19. We may have been told that when we accept Christ, then there will only be sunshine and roses. We may have even believed it’s only to find out the problems remained, and the suffering did not disappear. But we’ve changed. Suffering results from the fall and a consequence of sin against God.… Continue reading Christian, Are You Suffering?

Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 12, The Son!

By Elizabeth Prata 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 today, from Day 12-16 we will look at verses that focus on Jesus as The Son. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Further Reading Ligonier: What does ‘the world’ mean in John 3:16?Understanding how undeserving… Continue reading Advent, Thirty Days of Jesus: Day 12, The Son!

Make Room for Jesus This Christmas

Have you ever had one of those birthdays when you wanted people to throw a party for you? You imagined getting some nice presents, and even hinted at the ones you wanted. Every time you went out, you expected people to jump out and yell, “Happy Birthday!” You were looking forward to it with great… Continue reading Make Room for Jesus This Christmas

Christmas Special: How does Christ’s coming on earth bring salvation to us?

Romans 5:12-21 As we stand less than a month from Christmas, it’s crucial to ponder upon the advent of Christ. Amidst the anticipation of a joyful and radiant holiday, this season prompts us to delve deeply into the purpose behind God’s Son coming into this world. The detailed accounts of Jesus’ birth in the Gospels… Continue reading Christmas Special: How does Christ’s coming on earth bring salvation to us?

Let There Be Joy — Carol McLeod Ministries

I love it all!  I love everything about this miraculous, melodic, much-anticipated season of the year.  I love the cards that daily flood my mailbox with heartfelt greetings from long-ago friends and far-away family members.  I love the calorie-laden goodies and the family recipes passed down from generation to generation. I love holding the same… Continue reading Let There Be Joy — Carol McLeod Ministries