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Need a Quick Christmas Letter with a Significant Message?
Too busy this holiday season? Not enough time? Download this Christmas letter. It will warm hearts, stir souls, and give peace.
Christmas Advent Candle 3 – JOY: Jesus is Our Joy
Light an Advent candle to prepare your heart by renewing your hope, growing your love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. On the third Sunday of Advent, light the candle of JOY.
Christmas Advent Candle 2 – LOVE: Promise Reveals Love
We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. On the second Sunday of Advent we light the candle of Love.
Download “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” Daily Devotions
“Come thou long expected Jesus.” Download a daily devotional book that will rejoice your heart during this Advent season.
Christmas Advent Candle 1 – HOPE: Prophecy Gives Hope
We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. Week one of Advent is a candle of hope.
Christmas Word Search – “In the Bleak Midwinter”
Lyrics from a beautiful Christmas song make for a fun word search puzzle for the young and young-at-heart!. Puzzle and Answer Key…
In Case You Missed It: Christmas Articles, Videos, and More!
A complete list of our Christmas articles and videos. Read and watch now.
A Baby Changes Everything
Luke 2:12 And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
The Most Beautiful O Holy Night, O Night Divine: it is the night of our dear Savior’s Birth
This song is incredibly moving and theologically encouraging. Pause and ponder the words. Find hope and joy at Christmas and year ’round.
Christmas Day: When Love Was Born — Light the CHRIST Candle
On Christmas Day we light the candle at the center of all the other candles. It is the CHRIST candle.
Christmas: Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Heinrich Suso, who wrote “Good Christian, Rejoice, reminds us of another man who rejoiced to see the Lord’s salvation.
What’s the Story Behind “The Gift of the Magi” by O’Henry?
The popular Christmas story, “The Gift of the Magi” written by O’ Henry, is a Christmas story with a biblical message of sacrificial love.
Christmas Advent Candle 4 – PEACE: Pause to Find Peace
We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. On the fourth Sunday of Advent we light the candle of PEACE.
Songs of Christmas: The Rose of Bethlehem
Read & listen to the words of a beautiful Christmas song that describe our Blessed Hope. A song of hope about the One who was born “The Rose Of Bethlehem.”
Scripture Cookies – Fun for the Whole Family!
Fun for the whole family. COOKIES! Open your Bible to determine the ingredients, then bake some cookies and enjoy the fun!
The Most Beautiful Silent Night, Holy Night
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What DID Mary Know?
The beautiful song, “Mary, Did You Know?” prompts us to wonder, what did Mary know when she held the baby Jesus in her arms?
A Simple Timeline of the Events of Jesus’ Birth
A simple timeline of the events of Jesus’ birth.
Songs of Christmas: The First Noel
The First Noel has long been a very popular Christmas song. Learn about the history of this song and watch a short, moving video.
What Does A Candy Cane Teach About Jesus? Start a Conversation Today
Give a candy cane to someone this Christmas. Tell them the meaning of the shape, the stripes, and the sweetness of knowing Jesus.
Mary, Did You Know?
We ponder the question of what Mary knew as she held baby Jesus in her arms and looked into the eyes of the Light of the World.
I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day – Story and Song Video (lyricist: Longfellow)
Learn the circumstances under which Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote the words to the song, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.”
Mary’s Child — from the movie, A Christmas Wish
A beautiful song from a movie that touches the heart. From the movie, “A Christmas Wish.” The movie has an inspiring message of love and hope!
The Sacrifice Began (How Many Kings)
The sacrifice God made to redeem mankind began before the cross. The sacrifice began when God gave Jesus to the world. Ask yourself, how many kings would do such a thing?
Should I Say “Happy Holidays” Instead of “Merry Christmas?”
There was a time when most Americans wished people “Merry Christmas” throughout the month of December. But today, many say “Happy Holidays”
Good Tidings for the General Public & the Elderly
The good news of Jesus’ birth was not just for the shepherds. It was also for the general public and the elderly.
What is the Prophetic Symbolism of Advent Candles?
The purpose is simple– to prepare our hearts for Christmas. The prophetic symbolism is interesting and might surprise you.
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Do You Know Jesus?
The Bible clearly states that everyone has sinned and fallen short of God's glory (Romans 3:23). It also emphasizes that while the wages of sin is death, God offers us the incredible gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23).
If you have not yet accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, know that today is the day of salvation (Acts 28). Turn away from your sinful past and turn to Jesus. Remember, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ will be saved” (Romans 10:13). Don’t wait—find hope and redemption!
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***A Hidden Message in Psalm 23?***
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In Case You Missed It:
Top Ten "Got Questions" in 2024
- The Meaning of NUMBERS in the Bible?
- Was Jesus CRUCIFIED on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday?
- How are the Shepherd’s ROD and STAFF Different?
- The Meaning of COLORS in the Bible?
- How long did JOB SUFFER?
- How was Jesus Like a Worm? What’s the CRIMSON (OR SCARLET) WORM in Psalm 22?
- Jesus’ Last Days TIMELINE: the Cross and the Resurrection
- What are the FOUR Different PRESENTATIONS of Jesus in the Gospels?
- Did The Wise Men Arrive 12 DAYS AFTER JESUS’ BIRTH? Or Was It Much Later?
- What is the Significance of the Wise Men's THREE GIFTS? And were they kings?
2024's Top Ten "Words of Wisdom from the Cloud of Witnesses"
There is much to be learned from those who have gone before us in the faith. Check out our Cloud of Witnesses category that features the words of departed saints who are now with the Lord in glory. Their words equip and encourage us even to this day. Take a few minutes to hear...
- ONLY ONE LIFE, Twill Soon Be Past – by C.T. Studd (1860 – 1931)
- THE COMING PRINCE, by Sir Robert Anderson, 1894
- What's the Story Behind "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood by William Cowper
- "Immanuel" -- A Poem by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)
- Prayers from Billy Graham
- “The Love of God is Greater Far” by Frederick M. Lehman (1917)
- Who Was Robert Robinson? What’s the Story Behind “Come Thou Fount”
- 24 Reasons Why I Love America, by John Wayne (1907-1979)
- The Hound of Heaven, a poem by Francis Thompson (1859–1907)
- 40 Quotes from Frederick Buechner (1926-2022)
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2024's TOP TEN Videos from Reasons for Hope* Jesus
- Memorial Day BAGPIPES TRIBUTE: Amazing Grace
- RISE AND SHINE and Give God the Glory, Glory!
- WERE YOU THERE When They Crucified My Lord?
- PAUL HARVEY: THE BIRDCAGE
- Hark! the Herald Angels Sing -- CHARLIE BROWN Christmas
- JOHN WAYNE ~ WHY I LOVE AMERICA
- Not by Might, Not by Power, But BY MY SPIRIT says the Lord (Zechariah 4:6)
- PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN: A SOLDIER'S PLEDGE
- Jimmy Stewart - Nativity Scene Prayer: Mr. Krueger's Christmas
- I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, performed by Casting Crowns
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