It's that time of the year again, when Christians are preparing for the celebration of Christ's birth. A popular custom among many Christians is Advent, a time of preparation leading up to Christmas, and also symbolizing how we wait for Christ's Second Coming. ...
"Then Peter began to speak to them: 'I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus...
Luke 2:8-15 "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel...
In many churches this Thursday, Christians will observe two things: foot-washing, and Holy Communion. Both of these are an example of Christ's love for us. "So during the meal, Jesus got up, removed his outer garment, and wrapped a towel around his waist. He put some...
Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed, alleluia. Mark 16 tells a story that is seemingly impossible. Some women visit a tomb early on a Sunday morning to anoint the body of a dear Friend and Teacher. When they got there, the huge stone at the...
"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in...