Advent is the perfect time for families to gather together and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Using pictures of Jesus from Isaiah’s prophecies ―the Light, the Branch, the Shepherd, and the Savior― brings to life the true meaning of Christmas. Hundreds of years before Jesus was born, God spoke to his people through the prophet Read more
Clichés, glib answers, and quick solutions are shared all too often with those who are struggling to forgive or embrace forgiveness. We know Jesus calls us to forgive, but it can be hard to know what that looks like in complicated, messy relationships. Pastor and counselor Brad Hambrick helps readers to understand that forgiveness is Read more
Buying a gift for a Bible lover? You have some great options that involve awesome Bibles, but there’s so much more, too! Before we dive in, let’s take a minute to talk about Bible versions or translations. You may or may not be familiar with the various options, but that’s alright. If you don’t know Read more
Parable of the Sower Explained When Jesus spoke in parables, they were sometimes confusing and difficult to put into relatable terms. However, in the case of the Parable of the Sower, Jesus actually explained the meaning in the Gospels, so there is no guessing as to what He meant. But still, how do we apply Read more
We have all heard stories like Mary Johnson’s: in 1993, her son was murdered by her next-door neighbor. How could she forgive him? Or we have heard of, or perhaps even shared in, Jillian’s struggle. “I can’t. I just don’t think I can forgive him,” she said in describing her marriage challenges. How could she Read more