Apologetics & Hope

Does the Freedom of Grace Lead to Sinful Living?

Watch the full message here.More Lessons from the Book of Galatians — short video clips. Highlights from the message Here's what Paul begins addressing in Galatians 2, verses 17 to 21. If God does all of this for us, if He justifies us fully and finally, and we...

The Three Kings, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Longfellow wrote “The Three Kings” in 1877 to tell the story of the wise men who traveled to see and worship the one born King of the Jews.

The Worst Thing is Never the Last Thing. Never Give Up! John Claypool (1930-2005)

This message of hope offers great wisdom for dealing with sorrow, pain, and suffering. God can bring good from the worst of circumstances.

If Pre-borns Could Talk: A Conversation in the Womb

A short story about pre-born twins carrying on a conversation of great importance in their mother’s womb. How could anyone consider silencing the voices of pre-born babies?

Who’s Often Forgotten in the Birth of Jesus Story?

One of my favorite narratives of the birth of Jesus is often overlooked, and there are two people who are often forgotten. Don’t miss them!

A New Year Lesson from the Book of Job, by Ray Stedman (1917-1992)

Before us stretches a new year, a new beginning, the old is past, put away forever. The Book of Job offers a great lesson as we move forward.

A Christmas Morning Prayer

On Christmas morning take time to come to the cradle. Read this poem by legendary author Robert Louis Stevenson and pray this prayer with us.

Did Jesus Bring Peace On Earth?

It was Pax Romano when Jesus was born. That means there was peace under Roman rule, but that was not true peace. Did Jesus bring peace on earth?

Was Jesus Born in a Stable, a Cave or a House?

Where was Jesus born? What does the Bible tell us? Was Jesus born in a stable? Tradition tells us one thing, but we must look to the Bible for answers.