In Matthew’s account of the life of Jesus we read the familiar story of wise men or magi visiting Jesus and his parents in a home in Bethlehem. After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one […]
According to the Gospel of Luke, Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room available in the inn. In the story, Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem for a census. They almost certainly traveled in a caravan with others, including members of their extended family. Travel on foot from Nazareth to Bethelem […]
The Bible explains what is known as the “virgin birth”. Mary, the mother of Jesus, became pregnant not through a man, but through a supernatural act of God. The story is related in the account of the life of Jesus written by Matthew, one of his disciples. Matthew’s book is written specifically to tell the […]
If this question stumps you, maybe you haven’t stopped to think about the many blessings you enjoy. You don’t need to have a great job, or perfect family, or new car or a big turkey dinner on Thanksgiving to realize that you probably have many reasons to be thankful. You might start by being thankful […]
Halloween is the antithesis of Christianity. It is rooted in ancient pagan festivals like Samhain that marks the end of the harvest and the beginning of the dark season of winter. During this Celtic celebration, gods are believed to become visible and play dangerous tricks on humans stoking fear and unleashing demonic activity. These practices […]
In today’s modern world, the concept of being both a Christ-follower and a flag-waving patriot can sometimes feel at odds with each other. Is it possible to fully embrace both identities without compromising one’s faith or values. That depends. So long as we don’t see our nation, our government or any politician as the determiner […]
Jesus was with God when the universe was created. He was the instrument of creation of everything, including mankind, with whom he wanted to have a relationship, and on whom he could bestow his love and affection. However, man abused the relationship and rebelled and in the process became lost to God’s companionship and his […]
The winter celebration of the birth of Christ dates first appears on a Roman calendar in 336 AD, centuries after the event took place. Scholars believe that there may have been an attempt to co-opt an existing pagan festival that marked the coming of the light after the shortest day of the year. Clues in […]
Advent is a time to reflect upon the birth of Jesus more than 2,000 years ago and to prepare for his return. It commemorates the eagerly anticipated arrival of a Messiah promised by God to Abraham, Moses and prophets of Israel for millennia. But it is also a time for Christians on the other side […]
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period in the church calendar that culminates on Easter Sunday. This 40-day period in many church traditions is a time when Christians gather for corporate confession and individual repentance. At the end of the service, priests, pastors, or church leaders place ashes, in the sign of […]
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