by Rich Bitterman | Dec 20, 2024 | Devotions
God’s Indescribable Gift Luke 2:1–20 I recall a childhood moment when I eagerly anticipated finding a specific gift beneath the Christmas tree. For years, I longed for a pocket knife, a symbol of maturity. Promised from my parents when I was “old enough”, and when it...
by Skip Brinkley | Dec 19, 2024 | Devotions
Thought of the Day: Merry Christmas “And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11) The Gospel:...
by Mark Shields | Dec 18, 2024 | Devotions
Wish List For Christmas I wish I had answersto all my questions;knowing what to door getting suggestions. I wish I knew without a doubtthat things would get better;for answers to comeand my faith not in a fetter. I wish I knew God’sfavor was on me;to overcome tough...
by Dr. Michael Sprague | Dec 17, 2024 | Devotions
WE WISH YOU AN IRONIC CHRISTMAS The Irony of Christmas! Don’t you enjoy life’s little ironies and surprises? I have been thinking of a few this Christmas. 1. One of the sights I have scheduled for my next trip to Israel is the Herodium on the edge of Bethlehem. This...
by David Duncan | Dec 15, 2024 | Devotions
For Joy I’d left the ministry and moved three states away, with a marriage unraveling. It was my second job in four months. Being the consummate over explainer, I shared my troubles with my boss. The next morning, when I showed up for work, I was no longer on the...
by Ken Barnes | Dec 14, 2024 | Devotions
A Christmas Story For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 NLT) Let’s use our spiritual imagination...