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The Lesson and Life for December 27, 2015

By Josh Cadwell At one point in life, I thought that if I went to church, prayed faithfully, made godly decisions, shared my faith, and contributed financially to the cause of Christ, then good things should happen to me. I thought that if I did these actions, I would sense and see God’s blessing and […]

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The Facets of Christ

By Kelly Carr Isaiah 9:6 is one of my favorite Scriptures describing Jesus. Appropriately, during this time of year it’s especially on my heart.  For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting […]

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Wonder of a Counselor

By Dr. David Downey We are in a season of significance and joy! There are many reasons for celebration. One reason is that the Son of God left Heaven and chose to walk with us. He is majestic, powerful, living in unapproachable light . . . but he is also an intimate. Some years ago […]

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Jesus, Mighty God

By Javan Rowe It is obvious from observing many Christmas celebrators that they miss the true meaning of the holidays—Christ is not even a consideration. Believers also run the risk of not gaining all that they might from this joyous season because they forget perhaps the greatest description of Christ from Isaiah 9:6, where he […]