Damascus, Syria, is considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, founded in the 3rd century B.C. Excavations give evidence that it was inhabited as far back as 2500 B.C. It now has a population of over 2,500,00 people. This city has biblical significance, both in the ...

I had heard of the Puritans, but not until recently did I explore more about their identity. Since doing so, I have fallen in love with their beliefs, doctrine and simple way of living. To begin, Puritanism was an evangelical holiness movement of the 1600’s which sought to reform and ...

Finding Purpose and Staying Faithful Through Life’s Challenges Life often presents us with moments of uncertainty and struggle, times when we feel lost and disconnected from our purpose. During these times, it’s crucial to anchor ourselves in faith and rely on the strength that comes from our relationship with Christ. ...

A Child is Born in Bethlehem   Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. Christ’s ...

Witness of the Light In the still of the night, by the flickering light, The stars twinkled above, in the heavens so bright, Shepherds watched o’er their sheep with a watchful eye. when a glory shone ’round, they knew not why. An angel appeared, in garments of gold, A Savior ...

God’ Providence In fields of green and skies so vast, God’s providence we see at last. Through every storm and gentle breeze, His hand provides our hearts’ decrees. The morning sun, the evening shade, Each day His wisdom is displayed. In nature’s song and whispered prayer, His guidance shows He’s ...

Luke 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, a few thoughts fill my mind. First, let us never lose sight of the wonder and ...

Most of you have probably heard the saying, “Be a city on a hill.” You can be a light or beacon shining truth, peace, security, and hope, to a culture that is going through tremendous upheaval morally, economically, and politically. The younger generation needs to have an anchor of values more ...

Sending Your Son, with intentional love, You forgave us, with a gift from above. Oh, that others would understand Your ways, when You sent Jesus to save us that day. So many times, we have lied to ourselves, in painting a picture of someone else. Our Heavenly Father knows who ...

I thought I would never have to pray for a white Christmas in North Wisconsin. But I did. There was always a Christmas vacation from school. The most important activities during the Christmas season were outdoors: tobogganing, sledding, skating with a fire beside the rink, and outdoor youth parties with ...