NOEL—Ways to celebrate the season
December 21, 2024 | David Jeremiah
Love and Laughter. Psalm 126 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”Psalm 126:2 Comedian Milton Berle said...
On your knees
December 20, 2024 | Max Lucado
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 the main edifice and admire the ancient church. You can also enter...
The impossible occurred
December 19, 2024 | Max Lucado
The noise and the bustle began earlier than usual in the village. The owner of the inn had awakened earlier than most in the town. After all, the inn was full. All the beds were taken. One’s imagination is kindled thinking about the...
Questions for Joseph
December 18, 2024 | Max Lucado
You’ll find knotholes and snapshots and “I wonders” in every chapter of the Bible about every person. But nothing stirs so many questions as does the birth of Jesus Christ. Characters appear and disappear before we can ask...
The decision of discipleship
December 17, 2024 | Max Lucado
Jesus’ earthly father is a small-town carpenter who lives in Nazareth. Now why Joseph? A major part of the answer lies in his reputation, and he gives it up for Jesus. Nazareth viewed Joseph as we might view an elder, deacon, or Bible...