Faithfulness in the Ordinary Prepares for God's PurposeFor most of His life, Jesus lived in obscurity, learning a trade and obeying His parents in a small town. These hidden years of ordinary faith...  Read More

  Our Primary Identity is Found in the FatherFrom a young age, Jesus possessed a clear understanding of His identity and mission. His first recorded words reveal that His ultimate allegiance and sense...  Read More

 God's Higher Purpose in Our ConfusionThere are moments in life when God's actions, or His apparent absence, are confusing and do not align with our understanding. In stress and fear, we can be tempte...  Read More

 The Danger of Assuming Jesus is With YouIt is surprisingly easy to move forward in life's journey while inadvertently leaving Jesus behind. We can become so busy with the demands of work, family, and...  Read More

 The Priority of Consistent Worship in the HomeMary and Joseph demonstrated their faithfulness by making the annual pilgrimage to Jerusalem for Passover a non-negotiable part of their family rhythm. T...  Read More

 Intentional Parenting for Spiritual GrowthThe Son of God did not skip childhood; He grew under the roof of Mary and Joseph. Luke summarizes these "hidden years" by noting that "the child grew, and wa...  Read More

Faithfulness in the Waiting SeasonsAnna, an 84-year-old widow, spent decades in the Temple, serving God with fasting and prayers night and day. She had no worldly influence, no spotlight, yet her stea...  Read More

The Cost of Salvation and Enduring FaithSimeon's prophecy to Mary was a poignant foreshadowing: "A sword shall pierce through thy own soul also." This baby, destined to be the world's salvation, would...  Read More

Finding Peace in Seeing ChristSimeon, an old saint, faithfully waited for the "consolation of Israel," sustained by a divine promise that he would not die before seeing the Lord's Christ. Decades pass...  Read More

 The Submitting Savior's Perfect ObedienceReflect on the profound truth that Jesus, the very Author of the Law, willingly submitted to its requirements from His earliest days. From His circumcision on...  Read More

 Worship: Praise, Proclaim, and PonderThe Christmas story presents a beautiful contrast in worship. The angels praised loudly, and the shepherds, after their encounter, went out and proclaimed the goo...  Read More

 Our Encounter Demands a Worshipful ResponseAfter the single angel's announcement, the sky filled with a multitude of heavenly hosts, praising God loudly. They, who were not being saved, worshipped wi...  Read More