Author Archives: Editorial Team

We’re given just a little glimpse of Mary and Joseph before Jesus was born. They lived in the hill country of Galilee. Joseph was a religious man. Mary gives every evidence of having a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures, even … Continue reading →

In this Scripture we find the message and meaning of Christmas. Isaiah the prophet gave five awe-inspiring names of our Lord that encourage us, thrill us, and fill us with hope at this Christmas season. 1.  WONDERFUL: When Christ did … Continue reading →

Our heart dictates to a great extent how we live because we always find time to do what we enjoy. “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” (Proverbs 4: 23) Here, Solomon is … Continue reading →

Many years ago a ship captain anchored his boat in the harbor of a lovely South Pacific island. He had heard that the people, who were formerly cannibals, were now very friendly and interested in trade. As the captain talked … Continue reading →

The great reformer Martin Luther rightly said that, as sinners, we are prone to pursue a relationship with God in one of two ways. The first is religion/spirituality and the second is the Gospel. The two are antithetical (directly opposite) … Continue reading →

Look! Those who are last will be first and those who are first will be last. (Luke 13:30) This is one of those hard sayings of Jesus.  God’s perspective is different than ours.  God judges differently than we do.  God … Continue reading →

In the story of Jonah, he is ready to die because he is so angry over the destruction of a vine in the desert, but he feels nothing for a whole city of people made in God’s image. His anger … Continue reading →