The Color of Christmas

Monday, December 12, 2016 The Color of Christmas For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven,…

The Essential Message of Christmas

Sunday, December 11, 2016 The Essential Message of Christmas “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”—Matthew 1:23 Has anyone wished you a “Merry…

Psalm 39:6

We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it. – Psalm 39:6

What Life Should Really Be About

Saturday, December 10, 2016 Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.—Psalm 139:16 Many want to prolong this life as we know it, be it through stem-cell…

The Conflict of Christmas

Friday, December 9, 2016 Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to divide people against each other!—Luke 12:51 This may come as a shock to you, but the real Christmas story…

Luke 1:38, Luke 1:46-49

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. From now on all generations will call me…

Ephesians 2:10

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. — Ephesians 2:10

You Have a Savior

Thursday, December 8, 2016 “Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.”—Luke 2:10 When the angel delivered his heavenly announcement to the…

The Shelter of God

The Shelter of God You have been a refuge for the poor,     a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm     and a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless     is like a…