"Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."
As we approach Christmas and look back at this long year, "peace" may not be the first word we associate with the last twelve months. Yet that is precisely what so many of us long, hope, and pray for: peace.
This short reflection on the many ways "peace" in Luke 2:14 is understood around the world will help you prepare your heart to finally receive the peace that passes all understanding — the Prince of Peace himself. |
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December 20 — Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in the hit television series The Chosen, spoke about the pressures and privileges that come with the role, and how he tries to stay both humble and energized when speaking to crowds of thousands or offering prayers of healing. Especially when fans conflate him with his character: "Psychologically they know I'm not Jesus, but they want me to be the next best thing." (The New York Times) |
| December 22 — The Church of England's issues are far from over. Following Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's resignation last month for his role in covering up serial abuse in the church, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is next in line for leadership. Unfortunately, Cottrell himself has now come under scrutiny for reportedly twice reappointing a priest who had previously been barred from ministry for having sex with minors. (The Guardian) |
| December 22 — Is your Christmas tree angel in need of a refresh? A recent trend is seeing traditional tree-toppers replaced with more Biblically accurate versions, such as one made of wings covered with eyes. When "things seem kind of scary and weird" in the world, "having a scary and weird angel sort of speaks to people," said Rev. Kira Austin-Young, who began making the tree-toppers with her husband during the pandemic. (New York Post) |
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One of the best-known and best-loved stories of the Bible, Jonah is believed by many scholars to be a satire poking fun at the "ludicrous" behavior of certain prophets — while also driving home a very serious point about who God's mercy is intended for. Here's your quick reference guide to the book, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. LEARN MORE ► |
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The Christmas season is a time for reflection, joy, and celebration. It's also a time of patience, yearning, and expectation.
As we wait for Jesus to enter the world — and then rejoice in peace and exultation when he inevitably does — it gives us an opportunity to enter into the Bible story and experience it for ourselves. We re-experience the long, hopeful, sometimes desperate wait that God's people had to endure before Christ was finally, blessedly born to us on that night in Bethlehem. |
| The Apostle Paul calls us to "not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Rom. 12:2). So how do we go about this supernatural endeavor?
Pastor and author Matt Damico encourages you to avail yourself of the Psalms and add them to your armory, so that you can take up the Psalter in the holy war against worldliness and the noble pursuit of renewing your mind.
Here's why the psalms are indispensable for the Christian life. |
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