The true meaning of Christmas for believers rests in the birth of Jesus Christ, the savior of this world. It’s where the word itself ‘Christmas’ was coined from. The most awaited time of the year – Christmas – rolls around with exciting news, white sparkling snow, and gifts wrapped in beautiful ribbons. There is always
The Lord Who Vindicates Me I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my request for me. He will send from heaven, and save me, He rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah God will send out His loving kindness and His truth. Psalm 57:2-3 Vindication is a legal term that
We are often prone to feelings of invisibility and inferiority. It is man’s bane to have unbidden moments of weakness and thoughts of being seen or heard. And so, it is comforting to have a Heavenly Father who sees us. He sees beyond the façade and appearances we put on before others and sees our
One of the primary desires of God’s heart is to reveal himself to us. For example, one of the names God uses to describe himself is Jehovah Mekaddishkem, which refers to the holiness of God (literally “I am the Lord who Sanctifies You”). This name is used twice in the Bible – and we can
The Meaning of El Elyon If you and I wanted to describe God – what might we say? We could say that God is love or God is powerful, or even that God is holy. We could speak of God being all-knowing or even how everlasting He is. But what if we needed a word
Are you living the life that God has given you? Or have you decided to forge your own path so that you can enjoy the pleasures of this world? Sometimes life does not go the way we plan. Some of our dreams and goals go unmet because we realize that they are not in line
“He is risen!” “He is what? What did you say? I don’t think I heard you correctly? He is…?” “Risen! Messiah has risen from the dead! You’ve got to believe me.” Imagine what the conversation would have been like when Jesus was reported to be risen from the dead by women in patriarchal Israel over
Christ The Good Shepherd “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” Such passionate words. On second thought, such unthinkable words. It’s a well-known fact that shepherds of the olden days were some of the bravest people around. These guys were not afraid to go into the wildlands
2 Chronicles 7:14 Prayer GuideIf there is one thing that this worldwide crisis has taught us, it is that we live in a world in need of healing. Yet, we know that as devastating as the things going on around the world have been, we live in a day where our hearts are also in
In our world today, the search for identity and meaning can be an arduous task for any adult. Many singles experience the intense pressure to be in a relationship and these feelings can create mind-boggling issues as they seek to follow God’s will for their lives. Despite these tensions, the fact is that the desire to