
The Purpose of Christmas
Image generated via AI, When December rolls around, it’s easy to get swept up in the glittering lights, festive music, and the rush of holiday shopping. While these traditions bring joy and togethe…

Image generated via AI, When December rolls around, it’s easy to get swept up in the glittering lights, festive music, and the rush of holiday shopping. While these traditions bring joy and togethe…

Image generated via AI, When December rolls around, it’s easy to get swept up in the glittering lights, festive music, and the rush of holiday shopping. While these traditions bring joy and togethe…

When Jesus came to earth, the world wasn’t ready. But we know that one day, He’s coming again! This time, will we be ready?
Sheryl H. Boldt
Explore how Mary’s faith invites us to trust God’s plan and consider the extraordinary things we may miss when we hold back.
Keri Willis
True joy at Advent is not found in fleeting comforts, but in abiding in the presence of Jesus Christ—the One who came to make our joy complete.

DALLAS -- Movie director Jon Erwin is someone who has had great success over the years. From October Baby way back in 2011 to Jesus Revolution and back to I Can Only Imagine, the Birmingham, Alabama native has always had a knack for finding and telling stories that resonate with...

Shows like "House of David" and "The Chosen" do not completely stay true to Scripture? Let's talk about it.
Sheryl H. Boldt
Self-esteem is a fragile thing, especially when we don’t base it on what God’s Word says about us. In the past, I based my self-worth on what I did (or didn’t) accomplish or what others thought of me. My relentless need to be loved and accepted drove me to unhealthy relationships, which left emotional scars.

NOTE: This is the third in a series where I consider some of the faith and arts issues surrounding artificial intelligence. Click here to read Part 1: The Issue of Virtuosity or Part 2: The Is…

Before America can have a spiritual awakening, we need church revival. The first step of a spiritual awakening is personal revival.

Written by: Marianne White“He will give rest to the weary and satisfy the thirsty” - Isaiah 40:29On a quiet, holy night, this verse takes on even deeper meaning. In a moment of stillness, we can experience the peace and presence of God, who gently lifts our burdens and replenishes our...

Remove Joseph from the story and it all falls apart. God chose Joseph. He needed a man who would do the hard, everyday work of being a dad.

3 Ways to Live a Life Full of Joy Joy and happiness, happiness and joy are words that can be used interchangeably to express the same emot...

By Elizabeth Prata We are coming toward the end of our look at the life of Jesus through scripture. The first section of His life was seen through verses focused on prophecy, arrival, and early lif…

Julius Wellhausen was a German biblical scholar whose work decisively shaped modern study of the Hebrew Bible. He is best known for his classic formulation of the Documentary Hypothesis, presented …

I recently watched the new Fantastic Four movie with my family. Compared to some of the recent Marvel movies, this one was good, and I enjoyed it. Beyond the cinematic entertainment, the film also carries a fascinating moral dilemma worth exploring. I think I can say without spoilers that the movie’s premise revolves around one ethical decision: would you sacrifice your baby son to save the earth?The plot is reminiscent of the old philosophical riddle about having five adults tied down on the t
Eliezer Gonzalez
Discover how God meets our deepest anguish with unshakeable hope in this Advent sermon from Isaiah 40. Rev Dave Miers explores how God is greater than our circumstances.

By Elizabeth Prata We are coming toward the end of our look at the life of Jesus through scripture. The first section of His life was seen through verses focused on prophecy, arrival, and early lif…

By Elizabeth Prata This section of verses that show Jesus’ life are focused on His attributes. In His earthly ministry we’ve seen Him as servant, teacher, shepherd, intercessor, and hea…

Life often confronts us with moments that leave us puzzled and unsettled. In those times we might sigh: “What will things be like when Jesus returns?” Paul
Samuel Ebersole
On (ex) In-Law Lectures I wonder how many of us endured lectures from (ex) in-laws who thought they knew how to “fix” things by assigning blame to us. Lack of humility did not skip a generation. Maybe they felt emboldened to tell us how we were not measuring up to being “a man?” Maybe they … Continue reading "On (ex) In-Law Lectures"

By Elizabeth Prata This section of verses that show Jesus’ life are focused on His earthly ministry. We’ve seen Him as servant, teacher, shepherd, intercessor, and now healer. Jesus hea…

By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSISThe essay explores whether Nativity depictions violate the Second Commandment, emphasizing idolatry as the true prohibition. Drawing on Scripture and RC Sproul, ultimatel…
Laura Moseley
NOTE: I have all Apple products, so this main app that I discuss is an Apple app. In the US, iPhone users are 58% of the populus, with Android users at 42%. I j

By Elizabeth Prata This section of verses that show Jesus’ life are focused on His earthly ministry. We’ve seen Him as servant, teacher, shepherd, and now intercessor. Grace To You serm…

By Elizabeth Prata This section of verses that show Jesus’ life are focused on His earthly ministry. We’ve seen Him as servant, teacher, and now shepherd.
Charlaine MartininDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told...
Revive Our Hearts
True joy is far better than anything we can imagine.

On Christmas morning we discover that every silence was cradling the Word made flash. And now the true Light has come.

This Christmas 2025, take a moment to be with Jesus. Save Him a seat at your holiday table. After all, He is the reason for the season.
Keri Willis
Because God has loved us fully, we are free to love others faithfully—even imperfectly—this Advent season.

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. -Genesis 2:24, KJV Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. -Deuteronomy 6:4, NIV No Hierarchy in Oneness In some theological circles, marriage is taught as a hierarchy where the … Continue reading "No Hierarchy in One"
Eliezer Gonzalez
We're all fighting battles, but the deepest is our battle with God. Isaiah 11 shows us a King who brings perfect peace through His humble origins and divine power.
Nicole O'MearainDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” – Matthew...
Mike Genung
Today, men are up against: A culture, even in some churches, that tries to emasculate them. The media often portrays fathers as useless idiots. A sex-saturated society, with sirens of lust everywhere. There is often little help equipping them in these areas, including at the Read More
Nancy C. WilliamsinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” – Lamentations 3:25-26 (NKJV)Please Pray: Jesus, my Savior, I worship You today in the beauty of the Christmas...
Nancy C. WilliamsinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“ The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” – Lamentations 3:25-26 (NKJV) For little children, December is an unbearably long month. Christmas trees glisten in...
Lisa Price
Assumptions hurt people unnecessarily. They just do. There are always two sides to a story (Proverbs 18:17) and unless we are willing and able to listen to both sides, we should be very cautious ab…

As we approach Christmas, once again I ponder the coming of the Son of God. The day of His visitation was foretold. In eternity He was not bound by any means. At the right time, He entered a …
Karisa MooreinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” – Isaiah 9:2 (NIV)Early, as I grieved, Christmas felt like a list of juxtapositions. I celebrated the birth of Jesus, but my child was gone. We connected...

The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. – Isaiah 9:2 (NLT)It’s been a year. It feels like the darkness is only getting worse. Christmas reminds us that we can hope. There is...

Image generated via AI. I know I had it at the age of four. Logic and problem-solving skills, that is. One day, my older sister and I went Christmas shopping with my mother. At Promenade Mall, we s…
Samuel Ebersole
By Elizabeth Prata We have been through a section of verses that show Jesus’ life in His earthly ministry. We’ve seen Him as servant, teacher, shepherd, intercessor, and healer. Now we …
Janet Perez-Eckles
A heartfelt reminder that even in our busiest seasons, God invites us to slow down.

Discover how Job's lament in 24:12 can transform your prayers from despair to deeper faith, embracing honesty in times of divine silence.

Redheaded Sarah was my five-year-old Steven’s babysitter one chilly December night. It was our practice to read the Bible before bedtime, so Sarah opened the well-worn pages to pick up where we had left off in Nehemiah 7 –the long list of family names that returned from Exile to rebuild Jerusalem. Parosh. Shephatiah. Zaccai. She stumbled through the names as both laughed and giggled at her attempts. Read more...
Tanja Tuovinen
Still, instead of being able to stroll through the stores or arrive in time to meet those you wish to meet, you’re circling the shopping mall’s parking lots in your car, watching others take the parking spots you had hoped to claim, and your anxiety level increases. Now we sing lyrics such as: ‘Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.’ So, they did find a place to stay, a manger, ‘a stable or a cave.’[1] Keep singing: ‘The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.’ (Christmas Carol) Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. “Jesus may be lying in animal trough, but heaven is present at his birth.”[3] Heaven knew where Jesus would be when He came, and knew “Jesus is important not because of the setting of his birth, but because of who he is before God.”[4] Jesus was born in a humble way in Bethlehem.

Image generated via AI. When I was a child, as Christmas approached, I would get increasingly excited. I knew we celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ, but the gifts I received were usually awesome!…
Carol McLeod
Christmas is my favorite time of year. I love the lights, the music, the traditions, and the sense of wonder that seems to hover in the air. But more than anything else, I love the miracle of Christmas—the quiet, holy truth that God chose to enter our world in the most unexpected way.
Nancy C. Williams
The Christ of Christmas is also our Christ of thanksgiving–we owe Him our gratitude for His marvelous gift.

By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSIS This advent season, we reflect on the miraculous birth of Jesus, highlighting the significant roles of angels. From announcing His birth to guiding the Wise Men, angels …

Read Part 1 here. Abimelech Confronts Abraham After God spoke to him, Abimelech confronted Abraham about the problems he had caused for him and his family. Abraham had lied to him, and because of t…
Nancy C. WilliamsinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers“Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls—yet I will rejoice in the...

The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17 Each Christmas season I try to find an Advent devotional to direct my time with the Lord. As […]
In his book, Every Good Endeavor, Tim Keller writes:

By Elizabeth Prata This section of verses that show Jesus’ life are focused on His attributes. We’ve seen Him through what He does, as servant, teacher, shepherd, intercessor, and heale…

“I’m concerned that you will hold this [affair] over my head forever if I stay,” Cheater declares. A cheater who makes such a statement is still more concerned about themselves than the trauma they inflicted on their spouse by cheating. The statement really is revealing. Such a cheater still believes it is about their wishes … Continue reading "Worried About Forever Holding It Over Their Heads"

“You have hidden these things from the wise and educated. But you have shown them to the little children. Yes, Father. This is what you wanted.” -- Luke 10:21b (NIRV)Christmas Eve church service.Can you see it? It’s already nighttime, so no light shines through the windows, untypical of a Sunday...
Renee GotcherinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” – Romans 12:2Please Pray: Heavenly Father, I couldn’t be more grateful for the greatest gift we have ever...
Revive Our Hearts
Scripture holds an open invitation to those who are single this Christmas.

My husband, Tom, always walks me to my bus stop. That morning, a homeless man was sitting on the covered bench. A couple of bags held his personal belongings, and a thick blanket shielded him from the cold.The three of us were the only ones waiting in the darkness. Across...
Sheryl H. Boldt
This Christmas, pause and reflect on the depth of God’s unconditional love and what it means for how we see ourselves and others.
Stacey BarkleyinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD determines his steps." – Proverbs 16:9 (HCSB)Please Pray: Lord, in this busy season, slow my heart enough to see You. Help me notice the people who need compassion and recognize Your interruptions as invitations. Redirect my steps when needed and make...
Carol McLeod
There is an old story—so old that it never grows old. It’s the Christmas story. And every year, I find myself drawn back to it, not because it’s familiar, but because it’s foundational . Christmas isn’t about glittering decorations, crowded malls, or perfectly wrapped packages. Christmas is about J
Wanda Alger
At a time when we celebrate the Light of the World, I want to call the prodigals out of darkness and into that Light!

By Elizabeth Prata It is not possible to deny the virgin birth yet accept Christ as a holy, sinless deity. In 2022 at Christmas no less, Andy Stanley made his statement that there is no need to be …

By Elizabeth Prata We are coming toward the end of our look at the life of Jesus through scripture. The first section of His life was seen through verses focused on prophecy, arrival, and early lif…
Nicole O'MearainDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” – Matthew...
"And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For...

Enrich your prayer life with Job's defiant integrity—learn to pray honestly in adversity, fostering deeper delight in God and unwavering truthfulness.

The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. – Isaiah 9:2 (NLT)Please Pray: Dear Triune God, The world feels darker this Christmas. But you know the dark, don’t you? You were born into...

I was eight years old, and our fourth grade classroom was abuzz with holiday craft activity—red and green construction paper, silver and gold glitter, dull scissors and sticky-white glue paste. Che…

It has been quite a year for family-friendly comedian Nate Bargatze. In addition to selling out arenas from coast to coast with his homespun brand of comedy and announcing his plans to open a theme park in the Nashville area, the Tennessee native will soon be adding actor to his...

Colossians 1:27 assures us of “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” He is in us and He is the glorious One but His glory has not yet been manifested in His people. Eventually this glory w…

The real meaning of Christmas is about the birth of Christ, which was for the death of Christ, which was for the resurrection of Christ.

Only one named angel speaks to God’s people in Scripture. His message never changed: “Your prayer has been heard.” This Christmas, take heart—God hears you.
Renee GotcherinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” – Romans 12:2 I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like the retail rush into the...

A study of John 8:21 reveals the result of rejecting the one from above, the coming crucifixion, and the increase of his followers.
Stacey BarkleyinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
"A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD determines his steps." – Proverbs 16:9 (HCSB) This particular Christmas was no different than others. My list was long and today the cookie exchange cookies needed to be baked, and my girls would be home from school in two hours; I’d...

Hebrews 8 to 10 shows a contrast between the old covenant and the new covenant. The difference—Jesus Christ is the reality of everything in the new covenant. He is the Minister, the High Priest, an…
Anneta Pinto-Young
“Break the arm of the wicked and the evil man; Seek out his wickedness until You find none” (Psalms 10:15). In Psalm 10, David lamented the ways of the wicked and he questioned God about see…
Treva BarnardinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls.” – Matthew 13:45Growing up, I often heard the scripture, “Be careful not to cast your pearls before swine” (Matthew 7:6). Yet the true weight and wonder of what a pearl represents didn’t fully settle into my spirit until...

But I say that a man who divorces his wife, unless she has been unfaithful, causes her to commit adultery. And anyone who marries a divorced woman also commits adultery. -Matthew 5:32, NLT Faithful spouse, you are free to choose divorce over staying in an abusive marriage with a cheater. This is what I see … Continue reading "Your decision, NOT your pastor’s."

Turn us again to yourself, O God, make your face shine down upon us. Only then will we be saved. Psalm 80:3 Psalm 80 flows with a deep cry from hearts longin
Please find below the prophetic prayers by Bishop David Oyedepo at the ongoing Shiloh 2025, Breaking New Grounds. Related: 7 quotes from David Oyedepo What is Shiloh 2025? Shiloh 2025, Breaking New Grounds is presently ongoing at the International Headquarters of the Living Faith Church (a.k.a Winners chapel). The theme of this year’s program is, […]

The reasons Jesus came to save us Part 2. This 4 part Bible study dives into the reasons Jesus came to save us. There is much more to it than just going to heaven
Anneta Pinto-YounginDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“And the angel said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." -- Luke 2:10–11Please Pray: Lord, we thank...
Anneta Pinto-YounginDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“And the angel said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." -- Luke 2:10–11In Luke 2, Mary and...

Joni Eareckson Tada: “ The whole point behind my quadriplegia is that I get to know Jesus in such a powerful way.”

The reasons Jesus came to save us Part 4. This 4 part Bible study dives into the reasons Jesus came to save us. There is much more to it than just going to heaven
Sanctification is both a moment in time reality, and it is a journey, a process. We were sanctified, and we are being sanctified every day.
Karisa MooreinDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” – Isaiah 9:2 (NIV)Please Pray: Emmanuel, God with Us, thank you for entering my darkness and being the light in my devastating moments. What I think is...
Renee Gotcher
By Elizabeth Prata SYNOPSISThe text reflects on the recent deaths of two well-known men—Christian opera singer Jubilant Sykes and actor-director Rob Reiner—both allegedly killed by their adult sons…
Ray Oster
Multi Charting Gospel Artist Michael Gi breaks radio records nationwide.

“You have hidden these things from the wise and educated. But you have shown them to the little children. Yes, Father. This is what you wanted.” -- Luke 10:21b (NIRV)Please Pray:Jesus, thank You for opening the minds of the young children to Your deep mysteries. Help us to be like...

3 Ways to Persevere when you Feel like Giving Up How many of you LOVE to paint? I’m not talking about beautiful works of art, but paintin...

Advent, the season of expectation and preparation, turns our hearts toward the marvelous truth that Jesus came so that our joy may be complete. John 15:11 summarizes this profound promise when Jesus tells his disciples, “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.” This isn’t a wishful thought; it’s the very purpose of his coming.More Than a Feeling The joy Jesus speaks of is not the fleeting happiness of a holiday morning or a pleasant exper

PALMETTO, Florida – Hundreds of people gathered on the Gulf Coast of Florida last week to celebrate the 2025 achievements of Life Surge, a faith-based events company designed to inspire, train, and equip others to responsibly use their resources and influence for Kingdom of God impact. Known for their events...

A recent series of posts ends with Ephesians 6:24, “Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruptibility.” Here are more verses with “incorruptible” wh…

Image generated via AI. Growing up, my mother would always ask my sister and me what we wanted for Christmas. She usually popped the question around the end of September, kicking off the magic of t…

Given my numerous interviews on the topic, we’ve had quite a bit of attention on social media about chlorine dioxide. My social media manager put together a list of the most common questions and asked me to help him know how to respond. I thought you might like to see my answers. I had to preface my comments with a… PREAMBLE TO ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS BELOW The major contribution of chlorine dioxide to biology is its ability to purify water. Chlorine dioxide is sold on Amazon and elsewhere as

Since we are in the middle of Advent 2025, now is a great time to reflect on some of the biblical passages that we sing in our Advent hymns. The two hymns that I will focus on in this article are primarily about prophecies in the Old Testament that foretell Jesus’ coming. Part of the inspiration for this post comes from the Nine Lessons and Carols service, originally held in Truro, England, in 1890 and later established by King’s College, Cambridge, in 1918. These services use Scripture, hymns,
Charlaine MartininDaybreak Devotions and Nighttime Prayers
And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told...

A lot of things have not gone the way I hoped or expected this week, and I found myself frustrated and stressed. Usually when I have those emotions, it’s because I have decided I need to control a situation and I’m realizing that I can’t. I was talking to God about all of it, pouring out my worries,



