by sdbarnard | Dec 17, 2020 | Featured |
Five Real Reasons for Jesus’ Advent Beloved, how much more can be said about God assuming humanity? What could I, a creature, say of the Creator “sharing in human nature” (Phil 2:7; NET)? The entire proposition is preposterous (me saying anything...
by sdbarnard | Dec 20, 2019 | Devotional |
Immanuel, God with Us As we approach December 25, the day we set aside to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, I thought it might be beneficial (at least for myself if not anyone else) to pause and reflect upon the Incarnation. Christmas has become cluttered with...
by sdbarnard | Dec 21, 2018 | Devotional |
Merry Christmas!May your desire be for Jesus. May your heart’s desire terminate on Jesus. Beloved, please do not settle for merely the benefits of Jesus, but stop short of nothing less than obtaining Jesus, Himself. There are many benefits to be sure, but...
by sdbarnard | Dec 6, 2018 | Devotional |
We recently sang this song at my church. It is rich with biblical truth and draws attention to the hope believers have in Christ. I would encourage you to read the lyrics as well as listen to the song. Verse 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel that...
by sdbarnard | Dec 24, 2016 | Devotional |
Merry Christmas! I would imagine almost everything that could be said about Christmas has already been said. I am not sure I can further the importance of the event…indeed, it seems the challenge nowadays for many is to ponder what they already know. The...
