by Elizabeth George December 24, 2013
When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. Galatians 4:4-5 From the beginning of biblical history, God had promised a Savior for fallen man (Genesis 3:15). […]
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by Elizabeth George December 19, 2013
“My spirit has rejoiced in God my savior.” Luke 1:47 In the richness of Mary’s spoken “Magnificat” in Luke 1:45-55, notice she began where every testimony begins—in praise to God for salvation. Mary’s baby Jesus was the long-awaited Savior. He would take away the sins of the world—including Mary’s. Her song begins, “My spirit has rejoiced in […]
by Elizabeth George December 17, 2013
Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord.” Luke 1:46 The surest test of a heart is the caliber of its speech—the quality of the words that issue forth. Through Mary’s words we see her pure heart. As she arrived at Elizabeth’s, this young woman opened her mouth and offered rich words of praise, a song […]
by Elizabeth George December 12, 2013
Take a minute to read the account of Christ’s “Birth Announcement”: “Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, […]
by Elizabeth George December 10, 2013
When we’re thinking “Christmas,” it always seems so ideal, so perfect, doesn’t it? But in reality, it can get pretty hectic for everyone. Finding that balance between a Christ-centered Christmas and real life is a challenge, and Mom often finds herself right in the middle. What’s a mom to do? It’s so easy to get […]
by Elizabeth George December 05, 2013
This time of the year we can’t help but marvel again at the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus. She was a very special young woman who, through her faith and humility, found favor with God. Faith and favor with God have nothing to do with externals. But they have everything to do with […]
by Elizabeth George November 28, 2013
Thankfulness should characterize every aspect of your life. “Thank You, Lord,” should be recurring words throughout your every day—not just on one day a year. What can Christians be thankful for? Read on! We become Christians by God’s grace, through His unmerited favor. We can’t buy salvation. We can’t earn eternal life. All that God […]
by Elizabeth George November 26, 2013
Even though Thanksgiving and Christmas are some of my favorite times of the year, it’s no question—these days have potential disaster written all over them! There is so much to do, so many decisions to make, so many people to make happy. Isaiah 40:31 says, “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their […]
by Elizabeth George November 21, 2013
Have you ever asked yourself, How can I nurture family values in my home? How can I promote concern for one another among my children and teach them to love one another? Before we look at some of God’s answers to these vital questions, note how one devoted sister models such family values for us. […]
by Elizabeth George November 14, 2013
We never know what a day holds, do we? But an ordinary day can mark the beginning of an extraordinary journey! That’s what happened to Rebekah, one of God’s women in the Bible. How could she have known that on an ordinary day back in her hometown, an ordinary trip to the town well would […]
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by Elizabeth George November 12, 2013
Is your courage a little thin these days? Do you feel overwhelmed or like you’re bordering on being overwhelmed by tough issues and demanding responsibilities? Are your fears getting the best of you? Bolster your nerve and fight your fears by remembering these fundamentals: Prayer dispels fear and doubt. The Bible says you’re not to […]
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by Elizabeth George November 07, 2013
The life of David makes for a fascinating character study. His is one of those great “rags to riches” stories. David started out a shepherd boy and ended up as a king. He became a great warrior and consolidated the tiny nation of Israel into a powerful kingdom that ruled a large part of the […]
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