The Epiphany Today, January 6 is the Epiphany (Greek ἐπιφάνεια “manifestation”). On this date the Christian church celebrates God’s appearing and manifesting Himself to man in the person of Jesus Christ. On this day, we mark the visitation of the Biblical Magi to the child Jesus, or his manifestation to the Gentiles. 1 Now after Jesus was… Read More
The Obedience of Obeying without Understanding This Sunday will be the Epiphany, it occurs 12 days after Christmas each year. This year it falls on a Sunday. Were Jesus actually born on December 25th (scholars believe the actual date of His birth would most likely have been in the middle of April of 6 BC) he would be nine days old… Read More
We Learn About Life After Death From Jesus Appearing to His Disciples Jesus’ appearances to His disciples following His resurrection, provide us with the greatest window in human history into what our lives will be like after death. Christians should use the days following Easter to remind ourselves about life after death when our bodies are resurrected. While the Gospel accounts were not designed to communicate only… Read More
40 Days of Preparation Day 33 Today, Wednesday March 28, 2012, is the thirty-third day of preparing our hearts, souls and minds for the most high of all Christian holy days, Easter Sunday. Today I need to “put off” being inhospitable and “put on” hospitality. I know it may be hard for some to believe, but one of the most hospitable places on… Read More
40 Days of Preparation Day 32 Today, Tuesday March 27, 2012, is the thirty-second day of preparing our hearts, souls and minds for the most high of all Christian holy days, Easter Sunday. Today I need to “put off” busyness and “put on” Sabbath rest. You and I live in a time when people go, go, go and seldom rest. As a culture… Read More