A Heart for Jesus, Week 5 (Mark 1:40-45)

The heart of the Christmas season is celebrating the life of Jesus Christ. In His life, we see the identity of Jesus Christ on display. Jesus came to change our hearts for Him. How does the life of Jesus change our hearts for Jesus? Each Friday throughout the month of December, Esther St John willContinue reading “A Heart for Jesus, Week 5 (Mark 1:40-45)”

A Heart for Jesus, Week 4 (Mark 1:35-39)

The heart of the Christmas season is celebrating the life of Jesus Christ. In His life, we see the identity of Jesus Christ on display. Jesus came to change our hearts for Him. How does the life of Jesus change our hearts for Jesus? Each Friday throughout the month of December, Esther St John willContinue reading “A Heart for Jesus, Week 4 (Mark 1:35-39)”

The Purpose of His Coming (Matthew 1:21)

In Christian circles, you are liable to hear at Christmas, “Jesus is the reason for the season.” Certainly, such a statement is true. We have discussed the promise and plan of Christ’s coming because He is the reason for the season. Yet, we would do well to dig a little deeper and to ask, “WhatContinue reading “The Purpose of His Coming (Matthew 1:21)”

A Heart for Jesus, Week 3 (Mark 1:21-34)

The heart of the Christmas season is celebrating the life of Jesus Christ. In His life, we see the identity of Jesus Christ on display. Jesus came to change our hearts for Him. How does the life of Jesus change our hearts for Jesus? Each Friday throughout the month of December, Esther St John willContinue reading “A Heart for Jesus, Week 3 (Mark 1:21-34)”

The Plan of His Coming (Matthew 1:18-25)

When somebody has a great idea or concept, they usually are faced with an inquiry that goes something like, “Well, do you have a plan in place for it?” In the same manner, we have observed from the Old Testament God has made a promise. But does this promise come with a plan? The answerContinue reading “The Plan of His Coming (Matthew 1:18-25)”

A Heart for Jesus, Week 2 (Mark 1:14-20)

The heart of the Christmas season is celebrating the life of Jesus Christ. In His life, we see the identity of Jesus Christ on display. Jesus came to change our hearts for Him. How does the life of Jesus change our hearts for Jesus? Each Friday throughout the month of December, Esther St John willContinue reading “A Heart for Jesus, Week 2 (Mark 1:14-20)”

The Promise of His Coming (Matthew 1:1-17)

In the fray of the Christmas season, there are many things that seek to capture our attention. Commercials and ads invite us to consume and purchase. Movies tell us this can be a magical season if we just believe, and it is the season for true love. Yet, what the commercials promise fail to keepContinue reading “The Promise of His Coming (Matthew 1:1-17)”

Who and Why of Thanksgiving

This week family and friends will gather and feast. They will celebrate the holiday known as Thanksgiving. Yet, how many families truly spend the time of reflecting on thankfulness? Consider your own life: Do you approach this season by thinking who you are thankful for? Do you stop to think why you are even thankfulContinue reading “Who and Why of Thanksgiving”