Actions and Words

“Amend your ways and doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place.”—Jeremiah 7:3 NKJV God was not pleased with His people. They had violated His laws, yet they claimed to have changed. Should He believe them? He knew they had made similar promises before and...

Dream

Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers they hated him even more.”—Genesis 37:5 ESV Many dreams are crushed by people who can’t see into the future or don’t recognize factors that may blossom in future years with just the right encouragement. Some...

Salvation

For many, the giving of gifts is the dominant feature of Christmas. Believers are reminded of God’s amazing gift of salvation. He sent Jesus, to forgive our sins. He offers His salvation to anyone, regardless of age, income, personal history, or status in the world....

Family Arguments

Luke pinpoints Jesus’ birth from the moment Caesar Augustus called for a census. This began a chain of events that led Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem where Jesus was born. But what of Augustus? When Jesus was born, how was he occupying his time? Augustus was consumed...