Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. — Isaiah 7:14 I never come to Christmas without thinking of the thousands of people who are lonely and troubled at this time of year. I have had psychiatrists tell me their schedules are overloaded with people who find the…
Isaiah’s Prophecy
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a Son, and they will call Him Immanuel” — which means, “God with us.” — Matthew 1:22–23 Have you ever stopped for just a moment to ponder the majesty of…
This Christmas, Seek Christ
The Christmas season has arrived! Christmas is a season of great joy – a time to praise God and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. What is more miraculous than the coming of God in the flesh – born to the Virgin Mary, conceived by the Holy Spirit – a Savior sent to redeem mankind…
Where I Am: No Wonder He Is King
The King’s Eternal Reign: The Cradle, The Cross, and The Crown The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of… Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever! — Revelation 11:15 No wonder He was a Carpenter. Cradled in a manger made of wood, He brought Christmas joy to the world at His birth.…
The Leap of Faith to Eternal Life
In October 1929, the Saturday Evening Post published a landmark interview with the great physicist and mathematician Albert Einstein. I find his response to questions of Jesus as a historical figure simply breathtaking. He answered, I am a Jew, but I am enthralled by the luminous figure of the Nazarene… No one can read the Gospels without feeling the…
Where Can I Go From Your Spirit?
Where can I go from Your Spirit? – Psalm 139:7 This question comes from the heart of King David as he meditates on the greatness of our God. The twenty-four verses of Psalm 139 are filled with his wonder at the depths of God’s omniscience, His omnipresence, and His omnipotence. Recently our young grandchildren visited…