Crucified with Christ

“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live…

Sleep Tight

In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. —Psalm 4:8 ESV Fear gripped my throat with his strong hand…

Safe with Him

The LORD is my rock, my fortress, my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my…

Step Into the Light

This is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. So we are lying if…

Memories of a Wartime Christmas

“ … I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he…

The Perfect Gift

Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then…

What Was It Like?

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” —Luke…

Have a Very “Mary” Christmas

How to Have a Very “Mary” Christmas – Lessons from Mary, Mother of Jesus In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village…

Marveling at the Mundane

Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when…

The Concerns of God

He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law,…

The Believer’s Bearing

Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you…

Honest Hospitality—A Practical Guide

“Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or…