What is Christmas? A Brief Guide to its History and Meaning
What is the origin and importance of this happy and holy time of year?
What is the origin and importance of this happy and holy time of year?
But he said, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.”—Luke 4:43 (NIV)
The new year brings 365 opportunities to strengthen your faith.
We cannot know what awaits us as the old gives way to the new, but we can make a prayer, a promise, to follow Him.
Facing new challenges or new circumstances can be daunting but if you turn to Jesus for guidance, your trepidation will ease.
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.—Psalm 1:3 (NIV)
You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.—Genesis 50:20 (NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.—Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things. Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and Amen!—Psalm 72:18–19 (ESV)
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.—Jude 1:3 (KJV)
Comfort your friends and family this holiday season with these meaningful gifts.
Advent is a holy time to reflect, pray, and light a candle for these four themes.