Epiphany is traditionally celebrated on January 6. Read more about the history and celebration of this holiday here. Epiphany (January 6) is the time when we remember that God’s light is revealed to all people. Epiphany is a Greek term that means “manifestation” or “appearance.” God’s love for all… Read More
Advent is a season of preparation. Use this devotional reading to prepare your heart for the celebration of Christ’s birth. Advent, from the Latin advenio, which means “coming,” is a time that calls us to prepare for the Lord’s coming. It is a season of preparation and joyful expectation… Read More
By coming to earth, Christ made a way for people to have a relationship with God. During this Advent season remember to invite the Lord into your own life. The Festival of the Nativity of Our Lord is the central event in the Christmas cycle. At Christmas, we celebrate… Read More
During Advent, Christians celebrate Christ coming to earth for the first time. But the Bible also promises that Christ will come again. Use this devotional to reflect on Christ’s Second Coming. Christ’s second advent will be a time of redemption and judgment. In the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke),… Read More
Christ’s coming is cause for celebration. During the Advent season, use this devotional as a reminder to give thanks for the gift of Christ. Two Mothers, Hannah and Mary, Offer Praise for God’s Gift of a Son Psalm 113 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Luke 1:46-56 Zechariah, Father of John the… Read More
How did ancient Israelites determine amounts or weights? Learn about the biblical units of measurement, their modern equivalents, and their use in Scripture. Weights and measures in the original languages of the Bible are expressed in terms that are not easy for people today to visualize or understand. While… Read More
Learn about the issues behind The Da Vinci Code. What is fact and what is fiction? Revealing the Truth Behind the Fiction The Da Vinci Code which is loosely based on Gnosticism, a diverse series of early Christian literature, has created a stir among readers who seek to “decode”… Read More
