Jesus’ birth story has captivated billions of people for more than two millennia, as the Bible details a loving God’s decision to send His Son to die for the sins of humanity — and live again. From ...

Christmas! The mention of Christmas brings forth a flood of images and experiences – celebrations, time off work, church services, credit card debt, and family gatherings. For those who hold a ...

Thanks for joining today’s study, and special thanks to loyal readers whose comments greatly enhance this study. Let’s open our Bibles to Isaiah chapter 11: 1-10 — a Christmas season Messianic ...

People like trying to predict the future. Millions still consult their horoscope every day. As New Year’s approaches, publications will be filled with predictions for 2025. What’s amazing about human ...

If you aren’t a Christian, the Christmas story can seem as far-fetched as Santa Claus. Billions of people will celebrate Christmas this Thursday. It’s much more than a reason to decorate and spoil ...

Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel”. The question that the line re-asks and re-asks is not new, however: what is good about Christmas? It is: what is ...

Higher Ground event: Pastor reveals how Jesus and the Christmas story fulfill biblical prophecies What does the Old Testament say about the coming Messiah — and what did biblical writers predict about ...

At the Christmas Eve vigil Mass, ask your pastor to read all 25 verses in Matthew's Gospel rather than using the shorter form that skips over the genealogy. I know proclaiming Matthew's genealogy can ...

“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall He come forth unto Me, that is to be ruler in Israel.” Micah 5:2 This prophecy of Messiah’s ...

The Gospel reading for January 5th, as proclaimed in John 1:43-51, offers profound insights into the early calls of Jesus and the theological significance of His ide ...