Carol McLeod
26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to...
By Elizabeth Prata Virgin of Quito from the sculpture of the same name, is a monument in Quito, Ecuador. It is located on the top of the hill of El Panecillo, a loaf-shaped hill in the heart of the…
Via Valenzuela
Have you ever considered the lessons that the amazing women in the Bible can impart to us? Let us explore the timeless wisdom of some amazing biblical women as we journey through their lives together.Lessons from key women in the BibleWomen are central to the Bible's grand narrative. They are...
Christmas is over now, and we are all focusing on the beginning of a new year. Early January is a time for resolution-making and goal-setting. It would be easy to move on from the story of Jesus’ birth and leave it in December until next year. But the story of Jesus and his birth has historically been more important than a mere holiday recognition. In 431 AD, church theologians gathered to Ephesus in the Third Ecumenical Council to resolve a great debate and prevent church division. The topic wa
Revive Our Hearts
Jesus embraced the cross so He could make us His sons and daughters—children who delight in Him and feel His delight forever.
Deborah Hemstreet (Dvora Elisheva)
It is Christmas Eve. I think this is the most unChristmassy feeling Christmas I’ve experienced in a long time. The problem isn’t the lack of decorations, though they aren’t how I measure Christmas. The issue definitely isn’t the lack of Christmas songs. Last night, friends came over and we spent the
By Elizabeth Prata Henry Ossawa Tanner, 1859–1937). I like this version of the Annunciation, or announcement, to Mary by Gabriel. The painting hangs in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and they expl…
Life wasn’t turning out like I thought it would. There would be no gaggle of laughing children filling my home, no crowded kitchen table at mealtimes, no juggling of kids’ busy schedules. My first child would be my only child. And while I was so grateful to have this walking, talking, bundle of love, this wasn’t the way I had envisioned life unfolding. Read more...
If people ask you about your dream for your child, every mother would say they want all the best for their child. As mothers, we want to witness our kids fulfill their dreams and have the most remarkable life. But as for Mary, before giving birth to Jesus Christ, she already knew his future. Indeed,
Via Valenzuela
Mary is an essential person in Christianity and is loved by many believers worldwide. She is the mother of Jesus Christ, who is the son of God. Moreover, Mary was known for being humble, faithful, and always devoted to God. One of the most famous stories about Mary is how she helped Jesus come into
Known as the play where Cirque du Soleil meets the Passion, The Thorn tells the transformative story of Christ’s life, crucifixion, and resurrection through the lens of aerial acts, movement arts, and modern dance.
The Christmas story satisfies these longings of the heart: the search for significance, desire for completeness and the yearning for peace.
As I write this post five days before Christmas Day, I am reminded that we fall into two broad categories as we draw close to the holiday.
Enjoying the Journey has many friends in the ministry who help and encourage us along the way. John Buckner is a real […]
Keri Willis
Have you ever struggled with God’s sovereignty? We want to believe we have faith enough to know God will is the best plan. But saying we believe in God’s sovereignty and living like we do are vastly different.
“How shall I know this?” aging Zechariah asked when told him he and his barren wife would conceive and bear a son. “How will this be?” asked young Mary, a virgin, told she would give birth to the Son of God. Both questions seem similar on the surface, yet Zechariah was struck mute for nine months, until his son, John, was born, while nothing happened to Mary. Why such a disparate response from Gabriel, God’s messenger? It’s all in our heart’s posture before God. Zechariah was cynical, demanding.
Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus with plain and zigzag border and white background Hope holders: Reflections on Mary “Hope Holders Reflections on Mary” conveys the search for, and then the gift, of this faith- the stunning, world-shaking descent of it
Opening in nearly 2,100 theaters nationwide over the weekend, Episodes 1 and 2 from Season 3 of The Chosen far exceeded early projections, bringing in a whopping $8.75 million in its first three days of release. The video series from Angel Studios was originally scheduled to have a limited five day run in theaters, but due to its robust opening weekend has been extended through December 1st.
On a recent set visit to Texas where The Chosen is filmed, Crossmap sat down with show screenwriters Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson to discuss how they balance being true to Scripture with taking creative license, what their writing process looks like, and why this particular program has caught on and become a global phenomenon.
The story of Christ’s birth has always been a favorite for me to read on Christmas Eve. I love how it brings our family together to celebrate Jesus’ birth and Mary of Nazareth. Mary’sfaithis truly amazing. What must have gone through her mind when Gabriel, the angel, approached her? How must she have felt when