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“Would you like to do a study on Christology?” Such a question might seem intimidating. However, all it really means is, “Do you want to learn more about Jesus?” Like many terms relating to theology, “Christology” sounds like a term that will be difficult to approach. However, at the end of the day, it is just the study of our Lord Jesus, and it can be of great spiritual benefit. Definition of Christology The word “Christology” comes from two Greek roots. The first, “Christ,” is derived from the Hebrew word “Messiah,” meaning “anointed one,” the promised deliverer of Israel. The second, “-ology,” comes from the Greek “logia” and is now used in English to mean “the study of.” Thus, Christology is the study of the anointed deliver, the Christ. In Christianity, Christ is equated with the pers...

Dr. Ray Pritchard Author, Speaker, President of Keep Believing Ministries Here’s Day 4 of Letters to Our Grandchildren: “Leaping for Joy.” The letter goes to Eli, our eight-year-old grandson who lives in Missoula, Montana. Here’s a link to All Sons and Daughters singing Come to Save Us. Enjoy! PS Click here sign up for the free email sermons.

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Not What You Wanted? by Alex Crain “What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you?” – James 4:1 A holiday edition of the TV show “America’s Funniest Home Videos” showed various children opening their presents on Christmas morning. Apparently, it’s hard for many kids to see humor in getting an unwanted gift. Most of their reactions were, well… downright childish. When the ribbons and paper were torn off, one child pulled out a new pair of socks, threw her head back and erupted in an angry sob. A matching outfit given to another child produced a tantrum across the floor followed by stomping footsteps up the stairs. Other children glowered with frowns and snarls. One even screamed at the parent holding the video camer...

Dr. Ray Pritchard Author, Speaker, President of Keep Believing Ministries This is Day 3 of Letters to Our Grandchildren: “Angels Everywhere!” Today’s letter is written to Niko, who is one year old, which means he won’t understand it right now, but we hope he’ll watch the video and read the letter when he’s a little older. Here’s a link to Mandisa singing “Angels We Have Heard on High.”  Enjoy!  PS Click here sign up for the free email sermons.

BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” – Hebrews 6:19 Heaven is Real: 3 Reasons to Have Hope in a Hard World By Debbie McDaniel Heaven is real. And many of us would agree on that fact. We believe what the Bible says is true. We know that God has prepared us for so much more than we can fully see here in this world. And He has greater things still in store than we could ever even know. But how does the reality of heaven help us in the day to day of life’s struggles? How can it offer us real hope and strength right now? 1. In the midst of life’s storms, we have the hope of eternal life. One way that heaven offers us great hope and joy is that we can be assured, no matter what we may face now, it won’t last forever. This world i...

1. Noël is “Christmas” in French. Joyeux Noël is French for “Merry Christmas.” 2. Noel can also mean good news, coming from the French phrase bonnes nouvelles (“good news”). 3. Noel can even mean birthday. The French noël comes from the Latin natalis, meaning birthday. 4. Finally, noel can also refer to a Christmas carol. The First Noel It makes sense then that noel is a word we use in English to celebrate or share the good news of the birth of Christ! It is no wonder that one of the most beloved Christmas carols of all time is “The First Noel”: The First Noel the angel did sayWas to certain poor shepherdsin fields as they lay;In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep,On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. “Aujou...

So how did Black Friday go for you? Did you get some good deals? Did you knock out all of your Christmas shopping? Apparently a lot of us tried. According to a survey by SlickDeals, more than half of us hit the stores on Black Friday. And on average, those of us who did planned to spend more than $500 that day alone. And the three things we went looking for? Number one was clothes. Second on our list were laptops or computers. And then third, TVs. And we like our Black Friday sales. The survey found that most of us would skip out on Thanksgiving with family entirely just to get a good deal. But here’s the real craziness: one in five Americans would eat only oatmeal for two weeks straight if it meant they could get a new, flat-screen TV for half price. And for the same deal, nearly one in 1...

Dr. Ray Pritchard Author, Speaker, President of Keep Believing Ministries This is Day 2 of Letters to Our Grandchildren: “Let’s Go Straight to Bethlehem.” Today’s letter is written to Hannah, our four-year-old granddaughter. I’m sure she would have gone with the shepherds to see the baby Jesus in Bethlehem! PS Click here sign up for the free email sermons.

December 3, 2019Love Shows UpMary Southerland Today’s Truth For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16, NIV). Friend to Friend It was one of those days. You know what I mean. The minute I opened my eyes, I could feel the weight of the darkness. All I wanted to do was pull the covers over my head and pray that the world would go away and leave me alone. But it won’t. I know that.                                                      I have responsibilities – deadlines to meet, people who are counting on me, and things I need to get done. So I do what I always do...

Dr. Ray Pritchard Author, Speaker, President of Keep Believing Ministries This is Day 1 of Letters to Our Grandchildren: “A Star in the Sky.” Each day between now and Christmas, I’ll read a new letter to our grandchildren. Marlene and I wrote these simple letters to help our grandkids understand the real meaning of Christmas. Join us each day for these brief video devos. PS Click here sign up for the free email sermons.

Monday, December 2, 2019 Open Your Gifts! Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 1:7 nlt) I love to get gifts for people. When I get a gift for my wife, I’ll have it wrapped, because I have no wrapping skills whatsoever. Sometimes I’ll give her a gift when we’re out for a meal. I’ll present it to her and then wait for her reaction. She’ll take the gift and carefully set it aside. Then she’ll say, “I’ll open it after dessert.” “No, not after dessert,” I’ll say. “I want you to open your gift now. I’m so excited—I think you’re really going to like it!” In the same way, when God gives us spiritual gifts, He wants us to open them. Writing to the believers in Rome, the apostle Paul said, “For I long to visit you so I...