Christmas is the celebration of the birth of one who is worth more than the presents we can find at any store. To enjoy Christmas fully, we have to understand who was born that day. God loved us so much that He gave us the gift of His son, the greatest of all sacrifices and [...]
The angel’s visit to Mary marked an important event in the history of Christianity. Her saying “yes” to God made her the mother of Christ. And Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38. Mary’s simple [...]
Where is your focus? Where is your heart? The Lord says: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:20 The above verse reminds Christians of the futility of the pursuit of earthly things. Christians today face the temptation [...]
Do you need your prayers answered to be grateful to God? Do you wait for things to work out the way you planned before you appreciate God and give Him praise? Are you thankful for your present circumstances, salvation, friendships, family, job? Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in [...]
We are all ‘called’ to the primary mission of the church which is to share the gospel when we are baptized. Our daily lives as Christians should reflect our faith in Christ. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations… Matthew 28:19. Is sharing the gospel only for the priests and religious? No. How do [...]
Have you ever felt abandoned by God? David felt the same way when he penned the Psalms, but he never allowed his feelings to cloud the truth of God’s word. But I have trusted in thy steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. Psalm 13:5 David was sensitive to God’s presence in his [...]
As a Christian, where are you planted? What is your source of nourishment? The word of God? We can only be fed as we meditate on the Word day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. [...]
Jesus is the light that shines in the darkness. The darkness is the power of evil and unbelief in the world, but they cannot overcome Jesus. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. [...]
Christians face a lot of societal pressure to keep their faith in Christ hidden.Identifying with Christ often comes at a high cost. But being a Christian means taking a stand for Christ. Nevertheless many even of the authorities believed in Him, but for fear of the Pharisees, they did not confess it, lest they should [...]
The Holy Eucharist is a sacrament and a sacrifice, It is the expression of God’s love for us. Under the appearances of bread and wine, Christ is contained, offered and received. When we hold the bread and cup of the communion, the power of Christ’s redemptive power is released into us more especially in the [...]
