Miracles AboundAside from the resurrection of Christ, perhaps no other event has resulted in more debate and controversy than Jesus’ conception and birth.These miracles are evidence of God’s sovereignty and Grace.On several occasions (the births of Isaac, Samuel, and John the Baptist) God has provided a child when the mother was barren or past the age of childbirth.Surely these were also miraculou...  Read More

The Reason for the SeasonMatthew 1:21 (NIV) –She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."The reason we celebrate Christmas is Jesus.However, we do not celebrate a generic Jesus.We celebrate the Savior Jesus.Jesus came to save us from our sin.If you have received Christ as your Savior my prayer is that you are growing in you...  Read More

Celebrate Christ in our Coronavirus ChristmasLuke 2:10-11 (NIV) - 10  But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.I recently read an article which described some changes the coronavirus is bringing to our Christmas season.Many of us will celebra...  Read More

Christmas HumilityLuke 2:6-7 (NIV) - 6  While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7  and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.The birth of Christ was wrapped in humility.His parents, the shepherds, the location, and manger all suggest humility.Paul tells us, in Philippians 2:5...  Read More

Be Open to God’s Unexpected WaysLuke 1:26-27 (NIV) - 26  In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27  to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary.The first Christmas was unexpected by almost everyone.Christ’s earthly ministry was unexpected by most. Especially the religious leaders.Who would have e...  Read More

Trust in God’s Unseen PlansMatthew 13:17 (NIV) - For I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.Christ’s birth was always God’s plan.The prophets proclaimed the Messiah.They longed to see the Messiah.However, they did not witness his birth and ministry.Still, they trusted God’s plan for the Mess...  Read More

The gospel is for the spiritually poorLuke 7:22 (NIV) - So he replied to the messengers, "Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.”Christ preached the good news to the poor.All of us are spiritually poor.We are sinners.We cannot sa...  Read More

Show the Good NewsLuke 7:22 (NIV) - So he replied to the messengers, "Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.Jesus preached the good news and he healed people.Some people preach that Christ still heals all who ask him in faith.I b...  Read More

Rejoice in the Good NewsLuke 10:20 (NIV) – “…but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."The Christmas season is a time to rejoice.As Christians, we can rejoice in the hope of our heavenly home.When we placed our faith in Christ to save us, our names were immediately written in heaven with a permanent marker.Our secure salvation puts a smile in our hearts.We also smile with our lives by liv...  Read More

We Proclaim Good NewsMark 1:14 (NIV) - After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God.Good news makes us smile.My favorite part of the evening news is the good news story.Jesus proclaimed the good news of God.I hope you always look for good news to share with your friends, family, and co-workers. They will appreciate you for doing so.Above all, I encourage ...  Read More

Christ is Good NewsLuke 2:10-11 (NIV) - 10  But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.Everyone enjoys good news.A simple good news message will brighten your entire day.Christ is good news.Christ brings hope, forgiveness, restoration, and salv...  Read More

Friday, December 4, 2020Fighting BattlesIt seems as though all of us are fighting battles these days.  Paul reminds us in Ephesians 6:12 that our struggle is not against other people, but against the spiritual forces of evil.He also gives us encouragement to be strong, but not in our own power.Paul tells us to be strong in the Lord and in HIS mighty power.  How do we do that?We put on armor—not ou...  Read More