When Jesus was born, only a few knew who He was. But in the Far East, scholars known as "Wisemen" studied the Scriptures and knew their King had been born. Inspired by God, they followed the star to Bethlehem, arriving when Jesus was about two years old, living in a house with His parents. They … Continue reading Gifts for a King!
Why the Shepherds?
The Scribes and Pharisees studied the Scriptures and knew the Savior would be born. But, like today, religion was a profitable business, and they weren't going to preach that someone greater than themselves was about to be born. Yet, outside the city were shepherds who loved God despite being poor and dirty from living outdoors … Continue reading Why the Shepherds?
Merry Christmas!
Today, as we share in the Christmas festivities, let's remember why we're celebrating and give God thanks and praise for His unspeakable gift to us—Jesus! He left His throne in Heaven to become a man so He could take the punishment for our sins on the cross and redeem us. When we accept Jesus as … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
We love to celebrate Christmas! There's a notorious poem that was acclaimed to have been written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1837, “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” I changed the words to inspire us to look to God's gift of Jesus rather than Santa Claus. As we share in the wonders of Christmas, let's encourage … Continue reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
The Reason We Rejoice!
Santa may be the highlight of Christmas to the world, but to Christians, JESUS is the reason we rejoice! The world's people don't understand why we sing and celebrate the birth of Jesus our Savior because they don't even know they're sinners heading into God's judgment. But as Christians, we know we were once sinners, … Continue reading The Reason We Rejoice!
A Gift to Replace Fear!
Many suffer from fear of death, of the unknown, and of what's coming upon this earth. Fear is a tool Satan uses to destroy us, but when we realize who Jesus is and accept His gift of salvation, we are no longer under Satan's rule. We are citizens of Heaven and followers of Jesus, the … Continue reading A Gift to Replace Fear!
Songs of Joy!
It's wonderful to hear Christmas music this time of year! Many of us are reminded of quieter days when Christmas was a time of peace, joy, and family celebrations. It's a special time of year because it commemorates the day God gave us the gift of Jesus, the promised Savior. When we accept His gift, … Continue reading Songs of Joy!
What We Don’t Know!
There's a saying, "What we don't know won't hurt us." This may be true for some things, but ignorance about God will kill us! Christmas is more than decorations and gifts; it's about God's gift to us that will save us from His wrath against sin so we can live with Him forever, and all … Continue reading What We Don’t Know!
His Gift of Love!
The joy of Christmas for many is finding gifts under the tree. But when we love the Lord, our greatest gift is Jesus, and He's not found under a tree but in our hearts. God fulfilled His promise and sent a Savior to pardon our sins and redeem us; He sent Jesus, who was born … Continue reading His Gift of Love!
God’s Love!
Few of us realize God's love for us. We accept Jesus as our Savior and study the Bible to know Him, but do we realize how much He loves us? The closest we come is knowing our love for our children. We're merciful and full of grace towards them as they grow because we love … Continue reading God’s Love!
They Witnessed His Birth!
As an author, it is my greatest joy to seek the Lord and write about His love and salvation for us. God inspired me to write a book a couple of years ago about the night Jesus was born. This book, One Glorious Night, is narrated by six different individuals who witnessed the birth of … Continue reading They Witnessed His Birth!
Peace That Brings Hope!
Christmas is an exciting time of year, yet not everyone feels the joy and peace it brings. Many are ill, have lost loved ones, suffer from a broken marriage, feel alone with no one to care, or are so financially broke they can't give their families the ability to celebrate as they'd like. As Christians, … Continue reading Peace That Brings Hope!
Gifts of Love!
Most of us love to give gifts at Christmas. Although many of us are struggling with finances, we will somehow make a way to get special gifts for the ones we love. It's a sacrifice we're not only willing to make but one that fills our hearts with love when we see the joy our … Continue reading Gifts of Love!
I Will Say, “Merry Christmas!”
To the world, Christmas is about celebrating family traditions with Santa, gifts, feasts, and a pretense of peace. But to Christians, it's about rejoicing in the birth of Jesus, God's Son, who came and fulfilled His promise to send a Savior. It's about rejoicing in the salvation He gave to us on the cross and … Continue reading I Will Say, “Merry Christmas!”
Reach the World Day!
Today, Turning Point Ministries will present the Christmas movie Why The Nativity? for free in churches, theaters, and millions of homes across the globe. You can click the link below to watch this fantastic biblical movie about the birth of Jesus. It will help you better understand who Jesus is, why He came, who His … Continue reading Reach the World Day!
Restore the Joy!
Christmas can be a hectic time of year for most of us. Our hospitable traditions can steal our joy of Christmas by wearing us out from shopping, parties, baking, entertaining, preparing meals, and writing Christmas cards. As Christians, let's make the time to read the New Testament and be reminded that Christmas is about God's … Continue reading Restore the Joy!
Finding Peace!
This dark world is erupting with sin and chaos, making it hard to find peace. Most things we cherish are being challenged, destroyed, and replaced; many are losing hope. But as Christians, we must remember that we live in this world, but we aren't part of it. We belong to Jesus now, and we're citizens … Continue reading Finding Peace!
All I Want for Christmas!
Exchanging gifts at Christmas is exciting, making the season special. Perhaps, it's because Jesus gave us the greatest gift of all—His life. He left His throne in Heaven to come to earth and become a man so He could die on the cross in our place and pardon our sins. This world and everything in … Continue reading All I Want for Christmas!
Comfort in Afflictions!
Afflictions are difficult for everyone! But when we know Jesus as our Savior and realize He's with us, we have peace and are encouraged knowing He fights our battles for us. We celebrate Christmas because it's when God's promise to send a Savior came to pass: the birth of Jesus, His Son! Jesus left His … Continue reading Comfort in Afflictions!
Something About Christmas Time!
There's something about Christmas time that makes us wish it were Christmas every day. As Christians, our hearts overflow with love and excitement as we celebrate the birth of our promised Messiah! The tree, decorations, feasts, and gifts are part of the traditional celebration, but the joy in our hearts makes it real. Jesus, our … Continue reading Something About Christmas Time!
Smile, God Loves You! 