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Just the Beginning

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Listen to Today’s Devotion In Matthew 1:23, God called himself Immanuel, which means “God with us.” Not just “God made us.” Not just “God thinks about us.” Not just “God above us.” But God with us.… Just the Beginning

Why I Love Christmas

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Listen to Today’s Devotion Let the sleigh bells ring! I love Christmas. Let the carolers sing. The more Santas the merrier. I don’t complain about the crowded shops. I don’t grumble at the jam-packed grocery… Why I Love Christmas

God Sent a Savior

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Listen to Today’s Devotion Christmas cards. Punctuated promises. Can I share words from my favorite Christmas cards? “He became like us, so we could become like Him.” “Angels still sing and the star still beckons.” And from… God Sent a Savior

Down on Your Knees

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Listen to Today’s Devotion A small cathedral outside Bethlehem marks the supposed birthplace of Jesus. Behind a high altar in the church is a cave, a little cavern lit by silver lamps. You can enter… Down on Your Knees

In the Father’s House

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Listen to Today’s Devotion Some of the saddest words on earth are: “We don’t have room for you.” Jesus knew the sounds of those words. He was still in Mary’s womb when the innkeeper said,… In the Father’s House

Don’t Miss It

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Listen to Today’s Devotion One’s imagination is kindled thinking about the conversation of the innkeeper and his family. Did anyone mention the arrival of the young couple the night before? Did anyone ask about the… Don’t Miss It

Linger Near the Manger

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Listen to Today’s Devotion Christianity was born in one big heavenly interruption. Just ask the Bethlehem shepherds. They had no expectations of excitement. These are sheep they’re watching. We count sheep to go to sleep! Shepherds,… Linger Near the Manger

Searching the Night

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Listen to Today’s Devotion On the night when Jesus was born, I wonder if Joseph prayed, “Father, this all seems so…bizarre. The angel you sent? Any chance you could send another?” You’ve stood where Joseph… Searching the Night

Out on a Limb

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Listen to Today’s Devotion “After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 1:18 NKJV). Joseph was perched firmly on his branch… Out on a Limb