Merry Christmas! Today we celebrate the moment eternity stepped into time, Jesus, our Savior, born to us. In the quiet of Bethlehem, God fulfilled His promise. The King of Heaven came not with fanfare, but in humility — wrapped in swaddling cloth, cradled by a mother, welcomed by a faithful earthly father, and announced to […]
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Advent: A Season of Waiting, Wonder, and Worship
As mothers, our days are full—overflowing with responsibilities, schedules to juggle, and hearts to nurture. Yet every year, the Advent season gently invites us to pause. To breathe. To remember. To make room. Advent isn’t simply a countdown to Christmas morning. It is a sacred invitation to wait with expectation and prepare our hearts for […]
A Reflection on the Spiritually Intelligent Shepherds
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you […]
A Reflection on Joseph’s Encounter with the Angel of the Lord
By Monalisa Mitchell In the book of Matthew, Jesus’s story begins with his genealogy—14 generations from Abraham to David, 14 from David to the exile to Babylon, and 14 from the exile to the Messiah—culminating in the birth of the one whom God referenced to Adam & Eve in the garden (Genesis 3:15) and the […]
A Reflection on Joseph’s Prophetic Sacrifice
When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife. But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus. Matthew 1:24-25 (NLT) One of the indicators of spiritual maturity is mastering or sacrificing our desire for […]
A Reflection on Mary and Elizabeth’s Prophetic Relationship
And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: And she […]
A Reflection on God’s Prophetic Promise to Simeon
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s […]
A Reflection on Jesus’ Birth and Prophetess Anna
Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And coming in that […]
A Reflection on the Holy Spirit and Jesus
By Manoela Paz Celebrating Christmas is a powerful yearly experience for each one of us. CHRISTMAS is ALIVE, reminding us of what Jesus did for us and that the Holy Spirit, the one the Father sent when Jesus went back to heaven (John 14:16,17), is living in us right now to help us live a […]
A Reflection on Mary and Jesus’s Relationship
There are many sweet stories of Mary and Jesus’ relationship—from the first miracle of Jesus turning water to wine at Mary’s request (John 2)—to watching Jesus as a child at the temple teaching elders from His wisdom (Luke 2)—to observing Jesus and His disciples building the Kingdom of God (Luke 8). And on the cross, […]
Jesus’ Family Tree: Good and Evil Kings (Part 2)
Our Advent adventure continues!! It’s Day 13 for those of you connected via the Christian Mommas app..You can catch up on previous posts here or download Christian Mommas App King Ahaz & King Hezekiah Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah. Matthew […]
Jesus’ Family Tree: Good and Evil Kings (Part 1)
Our Advent adventure continues!! It’s Day 9 for those of you connected via the Christian Mommas app..You can catch up on previous posts here or download Christian Mommas App King David Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of King David. David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife. […]
Jesus’ Family Tree: Rahab’s Story (Part 2)
Our Advent adventure continues!! It’s Day 4…you can catch up on previous posts here Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon, Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab.. Matthew 1:4-5 (NIV) Rahab is the second woman listed in Matthew’s account of Jesus’ genealogy. Rahab was […]
Jesus’ Family Tree: Rahab’s Story
Our Advent adventure continues!! Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon, Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab.. Matthew 1:4-5 (NIV) Rahab is the second woman listed in Matthew’s account of Jesus’ genealogy. Rahab was a woman of faith born into a family and nation […]
Jesus’ Family Tree: Tamar’s Story
Tamar was the first woman mentioned in Matthew’s account of Jesus’ genealogy. Ur, Tamar’s first husband, was extremely wicked. For this reason, the most merciful and patient God killed him. Ur’s wickedness suggests Tamar must have been in an abusive marital relationship. After Ur’s death, tradition required Tamar to marry her late husband’s younger brother, […]
It’s All About Jesus Christ!
Because Jesus Christ was born, we can be born again and live forever. Christmas is not simply a Christian tradition or holiday. It is the celebration of Christ, the savior of all. God came in human flesh. My natural mind cannot comprehend it. However, my spiritual experience makes this truth real to me. The peace, […]
The Wise Men
When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with […]
The Bright Morning Star
Where are you fixing your eyes? Is it in anticipation of the Bright Morning Star and the remembrance of Jesus at Christmas? Scripture tells us Jesus is the Bright Morning Star. The angel spoke to John, the apostle, and showed him things to come. This is a prophecy of Jesus coming to earth: “I, Jesus, […]
Newborn Care 101
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Luke 2:12 (KJV) Jesus’ parents swaddled Him! Was it by divine inspiration, or because it was a traditional way to soothe and keep babies warm as they adjust to life outside the womb? I […]
Joseph: A Model of Radical Faith 2
After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.” So he got up, took the child and his mother and […]
Joseph: A Model of Radical Faith
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. But […]
The Power of Testimony
Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.” The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God. What’s more, your relative […]
Fear Not
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. Luke 1:30 (KJV) Before the angel could deliver God’s message to Mary, the angel’s first proclamation was “fear not.” Fear makes it difficult to receive, believe, and submit to God’s will. Fear keeps us from fulfilling God’s purpose for […]
Mary: A Model of Radical Faith 2
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38 While Mary’s statement looks like a simple proclamation of faith, radical faith was at work. I can imagine that Mary knew what was at stake for her socially, yet she […]
Mary’s Song 2
And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to those […]
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