The view from the mountaintop is breathtaking. The sun is shining, the birds chirping. You are with your closest companions, people who were once strangers (and let’s be honest, enemies at times), and you’re debriefing after several years of work together. Everyone is exhausted, but in that deeply satisfying way when you are certain that […]
Tag: Jesus
What is the Season of Lent?
The human heart is full of eternal hopes. Many people don’t recognize them for what they are—longings for the Kingdom of Heaven and anticipation of living with God and his people forever—but
Jesus Take The Wheel – How Surrendering Control Brings You Real Freedom
The bent to promote, protect and exalt self starts early in life. One of the first phrases our children said was, “Me first!” Because our self-centeredness is so inbred, Jesus made it clear that if we want to follow him, we must give up our “selves.” Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase of this verse in Luke states […]
Why Did Jesus Come to Earth?
Adapted from Dr David Jeremiah’s book, Why the Nativity? As the moon lit the treetops and the evening breeze cooled her skin, Mary rested quietly, renewing her strength. She gazed in wonder at the tiny, living gift in her arms. Any child, of course, is a miracle from heaven—a firstborn in particular. Even so, Mary […]
Why Did Jesus Come When He Did?
Excerpt taken from Why the Nativity? by David Jeremiah. Imagine this scenario: A world leader plans to send a man on a mission of the utmost urgency. The fate of the world rests upon the success of this operation. So the commander thinks carefully, strategically, about his plan. Nothing can be left to chance; every detail […]
Why Did Jesus Come as a Baby?
Excerpted from Why The Nativity?, by David Jeremiah. In those first speechless moments, new parents gaze with fascination. They lovingly examine every inch of their newborn child’s face. No matter how we prepare ourselves, the reality of new birth astounds us. Here, nestled in our arms, is a brand-new member of the human race. Here […]
Why Lifelong Learning is Important to Christians
Today’s special guest post is written by Waldron Scott, adapted for Unfolding Faith. To overcome pride, fear, and complacency in order to keep discovering fresh experiences of new truth—that’s what it means to really live. So what are you learning these days? We can learn from new experiences, but we’re afraid of them. We’re afraid […]
Five Ways to Start Relying on God’s Promises
Today’s guest post is written by Troy E. Schmidt, author of Fish Sandwiches: The Delight of Receiving God’s Promises. When two people first get married, they give of themselves as much as they can in light of having only limited information about each other. Then, as the years go on, and they see each other […]
Choosing Jesus as Your Teacher
Mary Magdalene woke up early Sunday morning and made her way to the tomb. Finding it empty, she asked the angels what they had done with Jesus. Turning around with tears in her eyes, she mistook Jesus for the gardener, but as soon as he called her by name, she recognized him. Then she exclaimed, […]
What is Lent?
What is Lent? Lent is the season when Christians have historically prepared their hearts for Easter with reflection, repentance, and prayer. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and proceeds for forty days, culminating in Good Friday and Holy Saturday. Since Sundays are weekly celebrations of the resurrection of Jesus, the six Sundays in Lent are not […]
Preview: Unfolding Stories Podcast-Coming Soon!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand new Christian podcast: Unfolding Stories! Unfolding Stories, from Unfolding Faith and Tyndale House Publishers, is a podcast dedicated to Christian testimony. Testimony; a public profession of religious experience. Each episode will feature one guest speaker who will recount their personal testimony, their story of how God has […]
Your First Christmas as a New Believer
You’ve given your life to Christ this year—congratulations! Angels in heaven were rejoicing the very moment you decided to make Jesus your Lord and Savior and the center of your new life. Nothing makes God happier than seeing someone give their heart to him. You know that Christmas is a very important time of year […]