By Lauren Terrell * Eight hundred years ago, in 1223, St. Francis of Assisi created the first recorded nativity scene. What compelled him to recreate the setting of Jesus’ birth for others to see was not pageantry and spectacle but a realization that many had lost the true spirit of Christmas. It is believed that St. …
Watchful and Faithful
by Joseph Slife* LISTEN> The Advent season (the weeks just before Christmas) is my favorite time of the year. With every strain of "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus" and "O Come, O Come Emanuel," I'm reminded that God is working toward a good end, even amidst the world's trouble and turmoil. When the time is right, …
A Gift for the Advent Season
Please accept this Advent devotional as a gift from me to you. Then join others from around the globe for 28 days of focused attention on Jesus Christ. You’ll think about why Jesus came and how He loves us as you and I prepare to celebrate His birth at Christmas. Simply click here to open the daily devotional.
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