The magi originally intended to report back to Herod about Jesus. However, after encountering the child and receiving a warning in a dream not to return to Herod, they chose a different path home. It’s hard not to be changed after encountering Jesus. Jesus came to bring transformation to the world. He once said, “Do […]
Throughout history, humanity has achieved incredible milestones. We’ve reached this point thanks to the ingenuity and hard work of countless individuals. While each person’s contributions have varied, together we’ve accomplished remarkable things. Every day, I rely on inventions and conveniences that I can’t imagine living without. Indoor plumbing and electricity, for example, vastly improve my […]
We sometimes feel like we are in the dark and have a hard time discerning what to do or where to go in life. There are so many choices available to us and we can easily get overwhelmed. We can even have a tough time deciding on what is right and wrong and good or […]
The Magi saw the star and interpreted the signs and prophecies that led them on a journey to find the Messiah. When they found Him, they had come prepared with appropriate gifts. Gold represents Jesus’s place as king. Frankincense represents His divinity and myrrh represents His humanity and foreshadows His ultimate death. We are all […]
The family is a special and important relationship. Usually, the people we are closest to in life are part of our family. We can let our guard down and relax when we are around our family. I’ve got lots of good memories growing up with my family and now I’m making lots more good memories […]
We each have many duties and responsibilities, but one of the most important duties we have is to prepare the way for Jesus’ return. When Jesus returns, He will have no problem putting His adversaries beneath Him. However, how easily will He find people to bring back to paradise with Him? We have the ability […]
Thanksgiving has come and gone and now we look forward to the Advent and Christmas season. This is a stressful time for many people because they worry about shopping for Christmas presents and are also anxious as to what they may receive. The advertisements all try to convince us that we need this or that […]
