Category Archives: New Testament

And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. (Luke 2:7 NIV) Years ago, Mary and Joseph searched for a place where Jesus could be born. After a long search, He was eventually born inContinueContinue reading “Make Room for Him”

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. (Luke 2:11 NIV) I was really looking forward to my birthday a few years ago. I was turning 30, a huge milestone, especially for a Christian girl like me who had read about the amazing storiesContinueContinue reading “Don’t Forget the Birthday Boy”

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. (1 John 4:10 NIV) My brother, who is probably one of the greatest philosophers I know, once said that we shouldn’t have to look very far to find love because itContinueContinue reading “Love Came Down at Christmas”

He was in the world, the world was there through him, and yet the world didn’t even notice. He came to his own people, but they didn’t want him. (John 1:11 MSG) A young man actively searched for a woman to spend the rest of his life with and in the process, was found byContinueContinue reading “The Search is Over”

“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.” (Matthew 1:21 NIV) The meaning of names fascinates me. In Bible times, names signified an individual’s character, function or destiny, and I believe they still do. When the birth ofContinueContinue reading “The Meaning Behind His Name”

“This is what God does. He gives his best—the sun to warm and the rain to nourish—to everyone, regardless: the good and bad, the nice and nasty.” (Matthew 5:45 MSG) “He’s making a list, and checking it twice; gonna find out who’s naughty and nice. Santa Claus is coming to town.” So goes the traditionalContinueContinue reading “Are You Checking Your List?”

But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid! I have good news for you, which will make everyone happy. This very day in King David’s hometown a Savior was born for you. He is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11 CEV) Faith Hill’s song, “Where Are You Christmas?” is a fitting song for those of us whoContinueContinue reading “Rediscovering the Reason for the Season”

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.” (Matthew 1:21 NIV) The world waited in anticipation as the British royals not only announced the gender, but also the name of their new family member. It seemed as thoughContinueContinue reading “His Majesty, King Jesus”

 “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:2 NIV) We often associate the magi, or wise men, with the gifts they brought to the Christ child, while overlooking the best gift they gave Him before they presented HimContinueContinue reading “The Best Gift Ever”