Paradoxically, biblical joy is a consequence, not a goal. It is a “fruit” of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) that we experience when we seek the Lord.
Every time we choose to sin, we reject God’s word and will and grieve and quench his Spirit (Ephesians 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 5:19).
The incarnation is about the miraculous paradox of God’s approach, the utterly strange and beautiful way he came and “tabernacled” among us (John 1:14).
If we only knew how much God sustained us and protected us every moment of our lives, we might find our questions just as erroneous (though understandable) as the Son’s.
Paul assured us that “Christ in you” is “the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27, my emphasis).
On the Incarnation of the Word is an especially helpful read during Advent and Christmastide, when we celebrate again the coming of the Incarnate Word of God, who became flesh and dwelt among us.
Hallow, the Christian prayer app, has unveiled its collaboration with acclaimed actor Liam Neeson for the fifth annual "Pray25" Advent prayer challenge.
The more we focus on God and keep our minds on Him this holiday season, we will be able to rest in the perfect peace of the world. Allow the four candles of Advent to prepare your hearts for the season in celebration of Jesus’ birth.
It’s a common refrain this time of year: “Merry Christmas!” But what many of us don’t realize is that the season of Christmas hasn’t yet begun. In actuality, we are in the season of Advent, which means “coming” and begins four Sundays before Christmas.
What is Advent, and how do we celebrate it?
Photo credit: ©Getty Images/MKucova