Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom
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December 15 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... More
December 14 And there shall be no more curse…‘for the former things have passed away.’ — Revelation 22:3, 21:4

"Far As The Curse Is Found"

When Christ came to earth, he began reversing the effects of the curse that resulted from Adam and Eve's sin in the Garden of Eden. This restoration process, which will only be complete in heaven, includes the development of science. Have you ever thought of it that way Most people don't. After all, the tenets of science and those of Christianity often seem at odds in today's world. But modern science has Christian origins. Not only did... More
December 13 ‘…Cursed is the ground for your sake;…In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread…’ — Genesis 3:17, 19

No More Curse

Do you remember the last time you blew it with God? Do you remember what that did inside of you? You’re not alone. People have experienced those feelings since the beginning of time. What happened to Adam and Eve when they sinned? They died spiritually. Their minds were darkened. They stubbornly followed their own wills, their spirits out of tune with God. Through their sin, Adam and Eve allowed sorrow, separation, guilt, fear, and... More
December 12 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. — 1 John 4:18

Fear Not

When was the last time you felt your heart pounding, your stomach tying itself into knots, your hands shaking like leaves in the wind? Was it last year? last month? yesterday? Maybe you feel those things this very minute. Fear runs deep in the human race, a legacy passed down from the very first of God’s creation. It’s the natural response of a sinful people to impending judgment. After Adam and Eve had tasted forbidden fruit... More
December 11 Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined. — Isaiah 9:2

Light In Darkness

“Why are there so many lights, Daddy?” Have you ever wondered the same thing at Christmastime, when you see hundreds of houses decked with colorful, twinkling lights? The question about the Christmas lights came on a dark December night from a four-year-old girl. Her father perceptively answered, “Because Jesus is the light of the world.” Before the Light of the world came to earth, the world was very dark. The... More
December 10 ‘For there is born to you this day in the city of David [Bethlehem] a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’ — Luke 2:11

O Little Town Of Bethlehem

Do you know the story behind one of the most beloved Christmas carols, “O Little Town of Bethlehem”? Let me tell it to you. A young Episcopalian minister arrived in Jerusalem on December 24, 1865. He made his way on horseback about six miles south, to the little town of Bethlehem. He stood at the bottom of a hill and was struck by the vision of the town. With very little light around it, the town seemed so dark. How still and... More
December 9 ‘But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be ruler in Israel, whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.’ — Micah 5:2

Prophecies Concerning The Messiah

One January my wife and I listed fifty-five separate prophecies made by today’s leading seers and psychics. As that year unfolded, we watched to see which of those prophecies would come true. Not a single one came to pass! Worldly prophets rarely predict events accurately. The worldly prophet Nostradamus became famous because he made one single and obscure prophecy which some believed Hitler fulfilled, but that prophecy could have... More