From all directions they came, from the heavens, the nations, and the fields, rich and poor, beings from above and below, to worship the Promised One, Immanuel. For them the focus of this first Christmas was singular, and clear. He is Christ, the Anointed One, the fullness of God, who paying our price of sin, … More Christmas, it’s all about Him
Almost everything about the first Christmas carries with in large doses of humility. Joseph humbling himself to continue with his young bride knowing her first child is not his. Mary accepting a very uncomfortable and tough journey by donkey in the last days of her pregnancy. Both first time parents needing to be content that … More The humility of Advent
The sunset sets on the end of an era, one of darkness and shadows. Soon a great Light arises, and with Him life and hope. No longer trapped behind doors of despair, for the Door comes to make a way. Arise and shine, for He has come…and will come, to remain forever, again. Isaiah 9:2,6,7 … More Advent’s Eve
At Christmastime we remember, and celebrate, the moment the Lord God determined to move sovereignly and intervene with our affairs to reveal His road of salvation. Highly anticipated for thousands of years, and spoken of by prophets of old, suddenly the heavens stirred with action and excitement, as the eternal Son was about to reveal … More The mystery of Advent’s timing
“The Dayspring from on high has visited us; To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” What a powerful message to be given, announcing the ministry of Christ, and yet most forget the one who delivered it. A father in … More Advent Messenger
Walking on water, many have tried to imitate it, but there is only One who has recorded internationally to have done so, however stories do exist of some saints who have followed. Miracles! These explainable happenings which reveal powers unseen, are indeed a mystery, and yet central to the testimony of Christ, and those who … More Advent Miracles
Encounters angels are so very much associated with the Christmas story, and in fact throughout the Bible. These were real, and brought hope and direction, messages from God, and always glory to the Lord. Such help also came from these messengers from heaven as they ministered to the saints. God is the same yesterday, today, … More Advent Encounters
Good news is worth sharing, and in fact it compels you to. It brings hope, and lifts the spirits of those that hear. The shepherds overflowed with such joy when they saw the face of Salvation, and now we too can join this happy testimony. For surely today many are in need of words that … More The Good News of Advent
There is a Light that leads us to Life, and Joy. Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in … More Advent’s Guiding Light
True freedom, that is the gift of Christ, and His advent is thus so exciting. No longer bound by death and our sins, nor held captive to our unrighteousness or that of our ancestors, we are free in Jesus. At Christmas we celebrate the arrival of the Door to true freedom, and acknowledge He will … More The Advent of Freedom
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