“Glory to God in the highest!” Luke 2:14 After the angel announced Jesus’ birth to some wide-eyed shepherds, a chorus of angels began “praising God”. The shepherds responded by running to Bethlehemwhere they found the newborn King lying in a barnyard bassinet. They returned to their fields “glorifying and praising God for all the things […]
“O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” I Corinthians 15:55. The New Testament proclaims that for the believer in Christ, death has been destroyed. This good news is for everyone who will receive it – just as the angel told the shepherds when Jesus was born, “Do not be afraid, […]
“After the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.” I Kings 19:12. After defeating the prophets of Baal, Elijah received a death threat from Jezebel. His hope was shattered, and despondency set in. He wanted to die! God helped Elijah deal with his […]
“We have spoken openly to you; our heart is wide open.” II Corinthians 6:11. To many people, living large means having the best possessions and living extravagantly. That kind of life, however, doesn’t bring true purpose or satisfaction. Followers of Jesus Christ are to live large in a different way. Paul told the Corinthians, “Our […]
“Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross.” Hebrews 12:2. We perceive that God is distant, far off, inaccessible, and hidden. But we need a God who is accessible, and we wonder how to have a meaningful relationship with Him. We […]