Viewing Christmas Through the Eyes of Mary

Viewing the birth of Jesus through the eyes of Christmas characters brings interesting insight. We will never know all Mary's thoughts or what all she went through, but the Bible does give us some clues. So, let's view Christmas through Mary's eyes! Mary and Joseph were betrothed (engaged to be married) when, as Luke 1 …

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Walking in Darkness and Seeing a Great Light

Ready or not, Christmas is upon us. Everyone seems to look forward to Christmas, but few slow down enough to truly enjoy it. I'm guilty of "busyness" that robs the joy of Christmas, but with changing life circumstances, I'm determined to slow down this Christmas and bask in the joyful celebration of our Savior's birth. …

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Countdown to Christmas

Happy Lord's Day! Don't you love Christmastime! There is something about celebrating the Savior's birth that brings great joy, and there is so much Biblical significance to that incredible event. December 25, though likely not the actual date of Jesus' birth, is designated as Christmas, but I'm in favor of celebrating the entire month (or …

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Are You Ready for Jesus’ Second Coming?

Hi friends! Before my last trip to Israel I purchased Watching Waiting, a "40-day devotional journey through biblical prophecy and the hope of Jesus’ return." As I near the final days of the devotional guide, I have already decided I will immediately repeat it again. I have been blessed by the encouragement to keep my …

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