Matthew 2:11 New International Version On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. For Encouragement Two groups received the report of the birth of Jesus: the shepherds tending their flocks … Continue reading What Did You See This Christmas?
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The Coming of the Redeemer
Luke 1:67-68 New International Version His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. For Encouragement After God opened Zechariah’s mouth at the naming of John the Baptist, he first spoke about the soon-to-come Redeemer of … Continue reading The Coming of the Redeemer
A Life Interrupted
Luke 1:38 New International Version “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. For Meditation In today’s world, the dating would have rolled over into an engagement. I am not talking about Western-world engagement. I am talking about a Ghanaian or Nigerian engagement with … Continue reading A Life Interrupted
Her Treasure Is Our Treasure Too
Luke 2:19 New International Version (NIV) But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. For meditation The shepherds came to Mary and Joseph, rejoicing. They had received the best news ever from the angel of God, seen and heard the angelic choir live, and were praising the Lord. Astounded, they … Continue reading Her Treasure Is Our Treasure Too
A Joyful Discovery at Christmas
Genesis 3:6 New International Version (NIV) When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. For Meditation In 2008, the world … Continue reading A Joyful Discovery at Christmas
Grace Incarnate
Photo by The Vegan Monster on Pexels.com Titus 2:11-14 New International Version For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. . For Encouragement Christmas is all about the birth of Christ, and Christ is the embodiment of the grace of God. From Eden through biblical history to the unprecedented event of the Bethlehem … Continue reading Grace Incarnate
The Christmas Panorama
Photo by Kat Smith on Pexels.com Luke 2:11 New International Version Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. For Meditation Like the sun that clears the morning fog, the historical context of a story lifts the veil that shades it. Context clears the reader’s vision … Continue reading The Christmas Panorama
What Do You Live For?
Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh on Pexels.com Luke 2:29-32 New King James Version “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,According to Your word;For my eyes have seen Your salvationWhich You have prepared before the face of all peoples,And the glory of Your people Israel.” For Encouragement In this world, you get what you live … Continue reading What Do You Live For?
The Joy of Christmas
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Luke 2:15 New King James Version So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” For … Continue reading The Joy of Christmas
Through the Eyes of the Spirit 