The Light of the World
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.—Isaiah 9:2 (NIV)
Jesus
The Perfecter of Faith
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)
Christmas Peace—Find It with Your Family and Others
By Pablo Diaz2 min read
In a season that encourages peace on earth, there’s no better time to drop our differences, make amends and heal old wounds.
God Will Restore You
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.—Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Nativity Prayer: How to Pray for Your Nativity Scene
By Bob Hostetler2 min read
Words of praise and thanksgiving as you set up this Christmas tradition.
Favorite Advent Carols That Keep Christ in Christmas
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Despite the shopping and busyness of the season, these beloved favorites keep the focus on Jesus.
The Meaning of Lighting Candles at Advent
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
As light pierces darkness, there’s promise of the Lord’s coming.
What Is Advent?
By Kaylin Kaupish4 min read
Kick off the Advent 2023 season by learning its origins, meaning, and how to celebrate.
Let Your Guard Down
And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.—2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)
4 Faith-Based Tips for Overcoming Fear and Stress
By Shelby Spear7 min read
Her stress became intolerable so she developed a plan that changed her life.
Love Thy Neighbor: He Made His Dream of Community Come True
By Clement Sprout8 min read
He hoped he could find a neighborhood in the U.S. as warm and welcoming as his hometown in South Africa.
Your Rock
Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.”—1 Samuel 7:12 (NIV)
