by Alan Kearns | Dec 16, 2023 | Devotions
Faith at Christmas Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old gained approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things...
by Troy Stoneking | Dec 15, 2023 | Devotions
I very much did not want to write about this verse But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Luke 6:35 ESV I very...
by Rainer Bantau | Dec 14, 2023 | Devotions
Turning Our Focus to Advent The days are darker sooner now as we approach Christmastime. Heralding the celebration of Jesus’ birth is the season of Advent. Advent refers to “coming” or “waiting.” For thousands of years, Jews waited for the coming of their Messiah. And...
by Ken Barnes | Dec 13, 2023 | Devotions
Does Your Image Reflect Who You Are? Authenticity Dispelling the Illusion of Perfection Those Lousy Sinners What does a Christian look like? How does he or she act? Someone once said, “a Christian is not perfect, just forgiven.” ...
by Marsha Richards | Dec 12, 2023 | Devotions
The Way of Love; the Miracles that Saved Us 1 John 4:10“By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him.” When we consider the Birth of Christ, do we fully understand what a miracle...
by Tom Swartzwelder | Dec 11, 2023 | Devotions
Tell me what jokes you laugh at I will set no worthless or wicked thing before my eyes; I hate the Practice of those who fall away from the right path; It will not grasp hold of me. Psalm 101:3 “Tell me what jokes you laugh at and I will know your heart. Tell me what...