They will call Him Immanuel — which means, “ God with us.” — Matthew 1:23 Prince of Peace. — Isaiah 9:6 There’s a song in the air! There’s a star in the sky! There’s a mother’s deep prayer, And a baby’s low cry! And the star rains its fire While the beautiful sing, For…
A Thrill of Hope
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 The Christmas carol “O Holy Night” originated in France during the mid-1800s, and it’s…
The Miracle of Christmas
God Sent His Son In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. — Colossians 2:9 On that first Christmas night in Bethlehem, God was manifested in the flesh. — 1 Timothy 3:16 This manifestation was in the person of Jesus Christ. What an incredible truth! Think of it: the God of the universe…
The Hidden Way: Becoming a Friend of God
Wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her. — Matthew 26:13 NIV The darkness of the Christmas Eve sky contrasted with the streets below, all of them aflame. Strings of multicolored lights and inflatable snowmen and light-skinned Marys and Josephs lit the night.…
The Wild Wonder of God
That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. – Luke 2:8-10 I imagine that day began much like any other. Although all faithful Jewish people were waiting for the promised…
God Has Come to Us
When I was a child, a distant aunt insisted on knitting me a new hat every Christmas. I tried to be grateful, but they were truly atrocious creations. The worst one was purple and yellow with great wool loops all over it. (I was convinced that if a bird flew low enough over my head,…