Mary, the mother of Jesus, had just given birth to her son. An angel of God visited some shepherds keeping watch over their flock by night, and he told them that on that day, in the city of David, “there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” So they went and they found Mary...
“And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly...
“And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: ‘Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,
For He has visited us and accomplished redemption for His people,
And has raised up a horn of salvation for us
In the house of David His servant—
As He spoke by the mouth of His...
Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm.” Therefore Pilate said to Him, “So You are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say...
The Church isn’t (to be)
• A building built by humans with or without a steeple on top
• A place you go to once or twice a week and then you leave
• A business of human origin being marketed to the world
• Incorporated under (joined, included, united with) the state
• Merged...
Go, lay your life down.
It’s not yours to own.
It’s bought with a price,
With blood, shed, atoned.
Our Lord paid the price
So we could be free
From slavery to sin,
His servants to be.
We now die to sin,
And obey our Lord,
And walk in His love,
All in one accord.
Sin must not control
How we...
I got on YouTube today, and I clicked on a link to a particular church’s Sunday gathering, and I was immediately struck in my spirit by the shirt the pastor was wearing in front of his congregation. The shirt read: “The Boys Are Back in Town!” And underneath that was, “Merry Christmas!” And the...
The context here is the story of Jesus’ friend Lazarus, the brother of Mary and Martha, who was sick and died. Jesus did not get to him before he died, so when Jesus did arrive, Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days.
“Martha, therefore, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went to...
Is Christ in Christmas?
Is this His business?
Is this His witness?
Christ now within us?
And does this matter?
Not empty chatter,
Not meant to scatter,
Nor faith to shatter.
Yes! It’s important,
So not leave dormant,
Remain informant,
The truth to warrant.
Christ not in Christmas.
It’s not...
Hello!
I come from atheistic family. I live and was born in Estonia. I always questioned about God since I was a little girl. Especially when family members took Gods name in vain. I heard about that you can have a personal relationship with Jesus, when I was 18. It took me 12 years to finally...
Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You today with thankful hearts. Thank You for the breath in our lungs, the peace in our storms, and the quiet strength You give us to keep going. Even when life feels uncertain, Your presence remains our anchor. You are faithful, and Your mercies...
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things...
Do you know what it’s like
To not be believed?
To be treated like garbage
By people with greed?
To be told you’re stupid,
And are not worthwhile
To be given compassion,
Instead of denial?
To be treated like dirt
To be stomped upon?
And to be disregarded
And then frowned upon?
Do you know what...
“He who comes from above is above all, he who is of the earth is from the earth and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. What He has seen and heard, of that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. He who has received His testimony has set his seal to this, that...
“Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance...
“’Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I...
165 Those who love Your law have great peace,
And nothing causes them to stumble.
166 I hope for Your salvation, O Lord,
And do Your commandments.
167 My soul keeps Your testimonies,
And I love them exceedingly.
168 I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies,
For all my ways are before You...
”The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’” “Again the next day John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God!’ The two disciples heard him speak, and...
“There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to...