PHILIPPIANS 2 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: The apostle proceeds to further exhortations to several duties, to be like-minded, and lowly-minded, which he presses from the example of Christ (v. 1-11), to be diligent and serious in the Christian course (v. 12, 13), and to adorn their Christian profession by several suitable graces (v. 14-18). He then concludes with … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/24/2022
As Christmas fast approaches and all the hustle and bustle of the “holiday”, I am reminded of the greatest gift ever given to mankind. A child, born of humble beginnings, He came to save the people from their sins. His Holy Spirit indwells every true believer and empowers them with gift(s) for the Kingdom of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/23/2022
Over 400 years ago, the Pilgrims sailed the Mayflower to the New World, seeking religious freedom. And after a difficult first year in America, the surviving Pilgrims gave thanks and feasted, joined by about 90 Native Americans. The Pilgrims were neither the first nor the last group to come to America to make a new life and … More Is Religious Freedom Discrimination?
In 1983, elite distance runners from around the world met in Australia to compete in a weeklong, 544-mile ultramarathon from Sydney to Melbourne. The racers were lean and mean professional athletes, decked from head to toe in the most expensive gear by Nike, Asics, & Puma; all except for Cliff Young, a 61-year-old shepherd in … More The Thrilling Reversal of Christmas
Decades ago, when I was a liberal Democrat, I bought into the fallacy that saying “Merry Christmas” was wrong. But back then, I also thought murdering a baby in the womb was right. As (my husband and) I slowly morphed into Reagan Democrat… Source: It Must Always Be ‘Merry Christmas’
Matthew 5 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: This chapter, and the two that follow it, are a sermon; a famous sermon; the sermon upon the mount. It is the longest and fullest continued discourse of our Saviour that we have upon record in all the gospels. It is a practical discourse; there is not much of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/22/2022
PHILIPPIANS 2 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: The apostle proceeds to further exhortations to several duties, to be like-minded, and lowly-minded, which he presses from the example of Christ (v. 1-11), to be diligent and serious in the Christian course (v. 12, 13), and to adorn their Christian profession by several suitable graces (v. 14-18). He … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/21/2022
LUKE 1 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: The narrative which this evangelist gives us (or rather God by him) of the life of Christ begins earlier than either Matthew or Mark. We have reason to thank God for them all, as we have for all the gifts and graces of Christ’s ministers, which in one make up what … More Sunday Sermon Series – 12/18/2022
MATTHEW 1 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: The genealogy of Jesus. (1-17) An angel appears to Joseph. (18-25) Our text appears in the second part of the chapter, but it is helpful to read v.1-17 and understand the royal and promised lineage of Jesus. In our text, (and v.20) the Angel of the Lord, in a … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/17/2022
When they first hear this question, many people are perplexed by the seeming ridiculousness of it. “Of course, Christians should celebrate Christmas,” they say, “after all, Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of the Christian faith, isn’t it?” But, it isn’t that simple. There has been controversy over the … More Should Christians celebrate Christmas?”
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