Category Archives: Advent

How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver! – Proverbs 16:16 Christmas has come! Did you get everything you wanted? A season of material majesty is often followed by the holiday blues. The realization that … Continue reading →

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and   follow Me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will … Continue reading →

For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and His gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through … Continue reading →

The people who walk in darkness will see a bright light. The light will shine on those who live in the land of death’s shadow. – Isaiah 9:2 The holiday movie classic “It’s a Wonderful Life,” is the story of … Continue reading →

I have sent my angel to give you this message for the churches. I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne.  I am the bright morning star.” – Revelation 22:16 Mankind has always looked to … Continue reading →

…they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures… – Matthew 2:11 (NIV) Whenever we give, we should first bow down to the Christ Child and remember how much … Continue reading →

Shepherds were in the fields near Bethlehem. They were taking turns watching their flock during the night.  An angel from the Lord suddenly appeared to them. – Luke 2:8-9 Preparations had been made for a thousand years. The party was … Continue reading →

For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?  I will make a pathway through the wilderness.  I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. – Isaiah 43:19 Prepare for something … Continue reading →

They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. When it was time to leave, … Continue reading →

In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us. – John 1:1&14 John, one of Jesus’ closest friends, gives a miraculous revelation of the … Continue reading →