Good Christian Friends Rejoice
Friends, our hope for you today is that you not only understand the reality of the nativity but that it … Continue reading Good Christian Friends Rejoice
Category: Christmas Devotions
Room
And Mary gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a … Continue reading Room
In The Bleak Midwinter
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, … Continue reading In The Bleak Midwinter
Christmas Devotions: Gifts
When the wise men saw the star they shouted joyfully. As they came into the house and saw the child … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Gifts
Christmas Devotions: Going Home A Different Way
After being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, the wise men went back by another route to … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Going Home A Different Way
Christmas Devotions: Jealousy
When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he became enraged. He sent men to kill … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Jealousy
Christmas Devotions: Sacrifice
Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “Listen carefully: This child is destined to be the cause … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Sacrifice
Christmas Devotions: Egypt
After Herod had died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt saying, “Get up, … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Egypt
Christmas Devotions: Dream
After they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Dream
Christmas Devotions: Shepherds
When the angels left them and went back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Shepherds
Christmas Devotions: Angels
Now there were shepherds nearby living out in the field, keeping guard over their flock at night. An angel of … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Angels
Christmas Devotions: Wise
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King Herod, wise men from the East came … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Wise
Christmas Devotions: Anna
There was also a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Anna
Christmas Devotions: Simeon
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout, looking for the restoration of Israel, … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Simeon
Christmas Devotions: Humility
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Humility
Christmas Devotions: Light
Then Jesus spoke out again, “I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Light
Christmas Devotions: Go Home
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus to register all the empire for taxes. This was … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Go Home
Christmas Devotions: The Voice
A man came, sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify about the light, … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Voice
Christmas Devotions: Speechless
Zechariah said to the angel, “How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Speechless
Christmas Devotions: Encouragement
In those days Mary got up and went hurriedly into the hill country, to a town of Judah, and entered … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Encouragement
Christmas Devotions: Joseph And The Angel
Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way. While his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Joseph And The Angel
Christmas Devotions: Mary And The Holy Spirit
The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Mary And The Holy Spirit
Christmas Devotions: Bethlehem
As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah – from you a king will emerge who … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Bethlehem
Christmas Devotions: Immanuel
For this reason the sovereign master himself will give you a confirming sign. Look, this virgin is about to conceive … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Immanuel
Christmas Devotions: The Family of David
“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Family of David
Christmas Devotions: A Promise Beyond Borders
Naomi said, “Look, your sister-in-law is returning to her people and to her god. Follow your sister-in-law back home!” But … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: A Promise Beyond Borders
Christmas Devotion: Rahab’s Crimson Cord
Then Rahab let the spies down by a rope through the window. (Her house was built as part of the … Continue reading Christmas Devotion: Rahab’s Crimson Cord
Christmas Devotions: Foreshadowing
After Moses the LORD’s servant died, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant: “Moses my servant is … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Foreshadowing
Christmas Devotions: The Blessing
Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go out from your country, your relatives, and your father’s household to the land … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Blessing
Christmas Devotions: The Promise
The LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all the wild beasts … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Promise
Christmas Devotions: The Fall
“Did you eat from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?” The man said, “The woman whom … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: The Fall
Christmas Devotions: Family
“So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Family
Christmas Devotions: Before Time
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was fully God. The Word … Continue reading Christmas Devotions: Before Time
Christmas Devotion: Symbols
“For the law possesses a shadow of the good things to come but not the reality itself, and is therefore … Continue reading Christmas Devotion: Symbols
Christmas Devotion: Presents
When the wise men saw the star they shouted joyfully. As they came into the house and saw the child … Continue reading Christmas Devotion: Presents
Tune In Tomorrow!
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Christmas Devotions Along Our Mission Path!
Hello Friends, Our family formally invites you and your family to journey along with us this year as we ready … Continue reading Christmas Devotions Along Our Mission Path!
Rahab’s Crimson Cord
Hello friends, this week we are revisiting some of our more popular posts from the past. Make sure you tune … Continue reading Rahab’s Crimson Cord
You Are Invited To Enjoy Christmas Devotions
Hello Friends, We, the Downing family formally invite you and your family to journey along side us this year as … Continue reading You Are Invited To Enjoy Christmas Devotions