Category: A Faith in Process

 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 *** “We tend to focus our attention at Christmas on the infancy of Christ. The greater truth of the holiday is His deity. More astonishing than…

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”Luke 19:38 NIV *** *** To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and…

If we could condense all the truths of Christmas into only three words, these would be the words: ‘God with us.’ John F. MacArthur *** Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.Matthew 1:23 KJV ***…

The people walking in darkness    have seen a great light;on those living in the land of deep darkness    a light has dawned.Isaiah 9:2 NIV *** *** “Arise, shine, for your light has come,    and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.See, darkness covers the earth    and thick darkness is over the peoples,but the Lord rises upon you    and his glory appears over you.Isaiah 60:1-2 NIV

“The story of Christmas is the story of God’s relentless love for us.”Max Lucado *** For God expressed His love for the world in this way: He gave His only Son so that whoever believes in Him will not face everlasting destruction, but will have everlasting life.John 3:16 The Voice *** ChristmastideChristina Rossetti, 1830 –1894…

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Luke 2:10 NIV *** Joy comes to us in ordinary moments.  We risk messing out on joy when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary.  Brene Brown *** I have told you…

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,“Glory to God in the highest heaven,    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”Luke 2:13-14 NIV *** Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous…

But those who hope in the Lord    will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles;    they will run and not grow weary,    they will walk and not be faint.Isaiah 40:31 NIV *** A little child,A shining star,A stable rude,The door ajar.Yet in that place,So crude, forlorn,The Hope of allThe world was born.Anonymous *** May the God of hope…

Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.”Zechariah 2:13 NIV *** Let all mortal flesh keep silence,and with fear and trembling stand;ponder nothing earthly minded,for, with blessing in His hand,Christ our God to earth descendeth,our full homage to demand. “Ponder nothing earthly minded…” It seems that all I do…

He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it. Isaiah 25:8 KJV *** “In this day, this season, miracles will grow within, unfurl, bear fruit. And the heart…