Does “Xmas” Cross Jesus Out of Christmas?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Why do people shorten Christmas to Xmas? Since Jesus Christ is the Word, why would anyone want to leave the word Christ out of Christmas? Does using Xmas dishonor Jesus? Lots of Questions For Which There Are...A Christmas Poem to Download and Print
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Last year, I wrote “A Christmas Poem by Nana Shari” for my grandchildren. This year, I had it printed (on canvas) with their pictures, and I framed it. I want to share the poem with you and offer a...What are the Events of Jesus’ Birth? A Timeline and Chronology
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. There is a lot of information in the Bible about the events of Jesus’ birth. From prophecy throughout the Old Testament to the historical records of the Gospel accounts we read about the significant events...Is There a Monkey at Your Gate? Hear, See, Speak No Evil
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. We’ve all heard the saying, “The monkey on your back.” It refers to a nuisance one must deal with or endure. A “monkey on your back” can be many things — such as a boss who micromanages...What Can We Learn About Thanksgiving from Charlie Brown?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. There’s much we can learn from the Peanuts Gang. From the innocence of the characters to the words of truth and the love they display, Charlie Brown and his friends are a bright spot in an ever-increasingly...What Does it Mean “to Perish?”
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. The Greek word for “perish” is “apollumi” (ap-ol’-loo-mee), and it means to destroy entirely, to die, or to lose. Scripture speaks of perishing 156 times. Sometimes, it concerns...What is the Mazzaroth?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. The Bible mentions the Mazzaroth but tells us very little about what it is. But there is a meaning to it, and in Jewish thought, the Mazzaroth would be a remez. What’s a remez? In Jewish hermeneutics...What are the Three Reformation Hymns of Martin Luther?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. More than 500 years ago Martin Luther started a reformation when he posted his 95 thesis to the door of a church in Wittenburg, Germany. To this day, Luther is called the Great Reformer of the Protestant...When Were OT People Saved? And Were They Sealed?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. To answer this, we must define what we mean by “saved.” Under the New Covenant, we define being saved as being born again (John 3:3, 7; 1 Pet 1:23), having our sins washed away by the blood of Jesus, and being...How Can I Be Bold in Witnessing?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Thousands of books have been written, and sermons preached on methods and motivations to share the gospel with non-believers. None of us need to be convinced of the necessity of doing so. Without the Lord’s...Why is “Preach the Gospel and When Necessary Use Words” WRONG?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. This is a popular saying, often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. However, he never said it. Furthermore, it is a saying that makes no sense. Most importantly, there is no support for such in the Bible....What is The Hymn of Heaven?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. You might think the answers to “What is the Hymn of Heaven?” are the seven songs recorded in the book of Revelation. Rev 4:8 … Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to...Which Old Testament Book Did Jesus Quote Most Often?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. A number of times during His earthly ministry, Jesus responded to questions with, “It is written…” (7 times in Matthew, 4 times in Mark, 5 times in Luke, 1 time in John). In the Bible, we also read of many time...How Can We Stop the Increasing Suicides?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. On August 11, 2023, the Associated Press released new data about the increasing suicide rate in our country. “US suicides hit an all-time high last year.” The AP article said that according to The Centers for...What is Your Lifesong?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. A lifesong is a song with special meaning and significance in one’s life. The lyrics might have relevant meaning, or the song might evoke a memory of a person, place, event, etc. Urbandictionary.com suggests...Who Am I? Am I Really Made in the Image of God?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. <Watch the Video Below> “What is man — that You are mindful of him?” Psalm 8:4 Let’s start with the basics. Man was created to be the crowning glory of God’s work (Psalm 8:5). God...Is America a Woman? A “Her” or an “It”?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. We are now being told that pronouns must be applied according to one’s preference rather than one’s biological distinction, and one’s preference can be based on gender rather than biological sex....Has 2 Chronicles 7:14 Become a Twisted Scripture Verse?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. Peter wrote of unlearned and unstable people twisting the Scripture (2 Pet 3:16). He meant that they incorrectly taught or misapplied God’s words. Is that what happens with 2 Chronicles 7:14? In recent years,...What Allusions to the Antichrist (Titles) are Found in the Bible?
Please help us share God's truths and hope in Christ. In the Bible are many allusions to, and types of, the Antichrist and his power. Throughout history, there have been whispers of the man of sin who will one day deceive the world. Take a minute and consider what...
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