God, the sovereign Creator, had the ability to choose any titles He wanted to tell the world about His Son Jesus. Seven hundred years before Jesus… read more

In the Bible, we see great value placed on names and several instances of God giving a new name to His people along with a new life or mission. Sarai… read more

As believers in Christ, God has given us the right to bear His name. We are children of the King, and this new identity is one of the greatest gifts… read more

The weeks leading up to Christmas Day are full of exciting preparation with gifts to buy, parties to plan, and decorations to be hung. In the midst… read more

This year, as in years past, there will be millions of people gathering in churches to celebrate Christmas. They will hear the Truth of the Gospel,… read more

Although many people read the account of Jesus’ birth each Christmas, how many slow down and truly reflect on the circumstances surrounding… read more

For some, Christmas is about cultural traditions and social obligations. The centrality of Christ in the Christmas season comes under attack from… read more

Tradition dictates the way many of us celebrate Christmas. We have traditions for how and where we spend time with family, how we decorate, when we… read more

Scripture tells us that the God of all creation has a deep appreciation for the cheerful giver (see 2 Corinthians 9:7). That’s because those… read more

Those of us who are the recipients of God’s amazing gift of salvation have no option but to give of ourselves in gratitude. It is both an… read more

The summary of the Christian faith is this: Because God loved so much, He gave so much. Love brought Jesus down to us so that those who respond to… read more

The Bible says that out of pure love, God gave. What did He give? A token of Himself? Ten percent of Himself? A day out of His busy schedule? A few… read more

When God wanted to show us His love, He gave. And He gave everything. Only in heaven will we come close to grasping the unity of the Godhead and what… read more

“God so loved the world . . .” (John 3:16). You cannot find a statement like this in any other religion. They all say, “Strive… read more

Our culture most certainly recognizes Christmas as the season of giving. Believers and unbelievers alike see it as a time of gifting, celebrating,… read more

Scientists and psychologists alike have researched different ways to overcome fear. Some believe they can develop drugs to combat phobias, while… read more

In Psalm 100, the psalmist instructs us: “Shout for joy to the Lord, . . . Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. .… read more

Read Luke 17. How can we live a life that is truly thankful? … read more