D E C E M B E R 2 0 “…and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” — Philippians 2:11

The Real Hope of the World

Times do change don’t they? 100 years ago the voices of the apostles of human perfectibility were heard throughout the land, loud and clear. Millions of Americans got up in the morning and stood before their windows and recited ten times, “Every day, in every way, we’re getting better, and better, and better.” And so, this philosophy was rampant in America. But times do change, don’t they? It was about the same... More

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D E C E M B E R 1 9 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, although you are small among the tribes of Judah, from you will come forth for Me one who will be ruler over Israel. His origins are from of old, from ancient days.” — Micah 5:2

Born in Bethlehem, As Foretold 700 Years Earlier

Before Jesus was born, there were hundreds of texts found in the Old Testament describing His birth and life and ministry and passion and death and resurrection. There is nothing vaguely like this anywhere else in the world. We find many of these prophecies in Isaiah; so much so, that some have called it the Gospel of Isaiah. And yet it was written seven hundred and some years before Jesus Christ was born. Absolutely phenomenal! This is... More

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D E C E M B E R 1 8 “He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’” — Matthew 16:15

Missing Christ at Christmas

A Christless Christmas is what many will have again this year. Perhaps the first person listed, at least indirectly, who had a Christless Christmas would be the innkeeper. The Bible says there was no room for Mary and Joseph at the inn. The innkeeper probably said, “Oh, folks, I am so sorry. I can see you are in a bad way, but this is enrollment time. Caesar has issued an edict, and we are just jam-packed. That is true of every hostel... More

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D E C E M B E R 1 7 “Jesus replied, ‘The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.’” — Matthew 8:20

The Homeless Savior

There are two very touching texts found in the Bible that are touching only when they are touched together. Most people never see the connection because they are separated by a chapter heading. These are John 8:1 and John 7:53. In 8:1 we are told that Jesus went unto the Mount of Olives, and in 7:53 we read, “Then everyone went to his own house.” Jesus had been teaching the multitude, and when evening came they all went to their... More

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D E C E M B E R 1 6 “And she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in strips of cloth, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” — Luke 2:7

A Christless Christmas

There are probably few, if any, words more poignant than these: “…because there was no room for them in the inn.” How sad, indeed, that when the supreme Potentate of paradise condescended to make a visit to this sin-cursed world, there was no room to be found for Him in the inn. Infinitely lesser kings of infinitely lesser domains visit this nation and there are dignitaries waiting at the airport, there are bands playing,... More

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D E C E M B E R 1 5 “…whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report…think on these things.” — Philippians 4:8

You Are What You Think

As we continue with devotional messages on this beautiful verse, we see that Paul tells the Philippians to think on good and positive things. They include: Whatever things are honest. Those things which are respectful, these are the kinds of things that he is saying we should think about. Whatever things are just. Though we as Christians are not of this world, we do live in it. We must live our lives justly and fairly, above reproach.... More

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D E C E M B E R 1 5 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” — John 1:14

The Incredible Incarnation

Do you remember the fairy tale about the toad that, when kissed by a princess, became a handsome prince? Well, Christmas is the story about a prince who became a toad— about the Creator of the universe who became a creature to redeem the creatures in bondage. How would you feel about becoming an animal—a donkey, an ostrich, or a toad? I submit to you that the distance between Christ, the eternal Son of God, and a human being is... More

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The Real Hope of the World

Born in Bethlehem, As Foretold 700 Years Earlier

Missing Christ at Christmas

The Homeless Savior

A Christless Christmas

You Are What You Think

The Incredible Incarnation