A mother’s love helps us understand—at least in a measure—the love of Him who left heaven to be born at Bethlehem, leaving behind everything, giving His life that we might have life. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his...
“But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.” (Matt. 1:20) Joseph...
One time I heard a disgruntled shopper complaining to a cashier in a department store. His comment was, “Why do we have this Christmas thing anyway? Who’s idea was it to have this holiday?” Well, the answer to that question is easy. The...
Christmas…what do you visualize when you think about Christmas? Dancing lights, shimmering bulbs, air thick with the delicate aroma of turkey; wisps ascending from frothy cups of hot chocolate. Maybe your mind races warm with thoughts of carefully selected gifts,...
The angel said, ‘Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master.'” (Luke 2:10-11 MSG) Merry...
There is something that far surpasses the best gift any of us could ever imagine. We’ve been given a gift that truly is everything we’ll ever need. If we think about it, often, there is at least one amazing Christmas that stands out in our minds. I mean...
This is the great wonder of Christmas: through His blood we find forgiveness and cleansing. Thank God for the wonders of Christmas! Over 365 names and inscriptions are found in the Bible referring to Jesus Christ, but none is more lovely than the one found in...
Twas the month after Christmas and all through the houseNothing would fit me, not even a blouse. Twas the month after Christmas and all through the houseNothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the eggnog I’d tasteAt the holiday...
OK, maybe it doesn’t have the flow of the song title, but I think it’s an important thought. Every year, countless voices decry the superficiality and materialism associated with Christmas. But what can we do to reclaim the richness and depth of this season? ...
As you celebrate Christmas, be sure to remember the real purpose of Christmas. It isn’t just a time to reflect on the baby boy who was born in Bethlehem so long ago. That baby was God manifest in the flesh. That is what Christmas is all about! Do you plan on taking...
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