Now, even though what happened in the three days between chapters 4 and 5 is not recorded, don't think for a moment that God is whiling away His time, busy with other things. Remember, He may be invisible, but He is at work.
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Christmas can be a time of sheer joy for some, yet it’s a time of great pain for others. I was recently affected by the story of a woman who couldn’t stop sobbing over the loss of her daughter as the holidays approached.
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Many times, there are those who describe Satan’s influence as a little demon on our shoulders with a pitchfork in his hands while Christ or an angel is on the other shoulder trying to tell us what to do. This is actually far from the truth.
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Has the prospect of sharing your faith ever intimidated or scared you? I think if we’re honest with ourselves, all who have tried to be faithful in the realm of evangelism would answer with a resounding “Yes!”
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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!”
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Let me turn now to the people who are most likely to give you the help you need. I'm referring to maternal or paternal grandparents. They have a God-given responsibility to influence their grandkids, and most of them are more than willing to fit the bill.
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I saw somewhere recently that experts believe we have between six thousand and seven thousand thoughts per day. When I looked this up, I then found other experts who say we have between seventy thousand and eighty thousand thoughts per day. The difference between the two is determined by how much coffee you drink.
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The word “Advent” is derived from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming,” which is a translation of the Greek word parousia. Scholars believe that during the 4th and 5th centuries in Spain and Gaul, Advent was a season of preparation for the baptism of new Christians at the January feast of Epiphany, the celebration of God’s incarnation represented by the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus (Matthew 2:1–2), his baptism in the ...
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The following devotionals are designed to help you celebrate Jesus-our Savior, during the holiday season. This inspirational collection offers a blend of reflections, prayers, and insights, encouraging you to discover the many dimensions of joy found in Jesus.
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At the time of the birth of Jesus Christ, Caesar Augustus reigned supreme over the Roman Empire (see Luke 2:1-7). The lives of Caesar and Jesus at this point in history could not have been more different. Caesar was at the height of his power; Jesus was in the depths of helplessness.
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