Month: December 2023
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The Timeless Story of Christmas: Reflections on Jesus’ Birth
Introduction As we gather for this festive season our homes are filled with the warmth of family, perhaps surrounded by children and grandchildren. The Christmas tree stands adorned with twinkling lights, its branches sheltering a collection of brightly wrapped packages. Laughter, good food, and festive fun are the order of the day. Yet, amidst these…
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Bridging Testaments: The Christmas Narrative
The story of Christmas is more than a heartwarming narrative about a young family and their special baby; it is a pivotal event bridging the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. This unity, often overlooked, is essential to understanding the full story of Jesus Christ that spans the entire Bible. At the heart of…
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Twelve Things That Will Surprise You About Christmas
A popular Christmas song you might hear during the season would be the twelve days of Christmas. You know the one – “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” Let me change this up just a little this year as I present the twelve things people generally get wrong about…
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Temple Encounter with Simon and Anna: A Christmas Story
The story of Jesus’ birth is told with profound simplicity in the Gospel of Luke. It narrates the miraculous birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, the appearance of angels to shepherds, and the humble beginnings of the Messiah. Within this larger narrative, the Bible often presents smaller, yet significant stories, that shine light on the miraculous…
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Rapturing of the Church
Understanding the Church during End Times The Rapture, a topic of intrigue and debate, often sparks curiosity and questions. It’s a subject that has captured the imagination of many, both within and outside religious circles. The concept has been hyped in both circles, but is widely misunderstood. What is the Rapture? It is a concept…
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God Speaks Through His Word
Understanding the Divine Inspiration of Scripture The Bible was written over a span of 1500 years and has approximately 40 authors. It is comprised of two primary segments – the Old Testament, a collection of 39 books of varied genres from historical accounts to poetry, and the New Testament, an assemblage of 27 books primarily documenting…