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Five Miles from Bethlehem
Emmanuel, it is an astonishing title for Christ. The Name means God with us. When Christ was born to the Virgin Mary in the City of David, Bethlehem, history itself would be divided between B.C. and A.D., marking the birth of our Lord. Among the...
Never Give Up
Contributor: Chad Roberts Thick fog had settled over the twenty mile stretch between Catalina Island and the California coastline. The thirty-four-year-old Florence Chadwick was already an accomplished swimmer, but on July 4, 1952, she was aiming to become the...
Comfortable Christianity
I enjoy reading biographies of missionaries and other Christian heroes from the past. One of my all-time favorites is the story of Adoniram and Ann Judson. They were the first missionaries sent out from the newly formed United States of America. Born...
The Divided United States
Contributor: Chad Roberts Do you believe America will face another civil war in our lifetime? I certainly pray not! While I do not believe there will be a war of weapons, make no mistake that there is a civil war of ideologies. I often wonder how...
The Wonder and Worship of Christmas
Contributor: Chad Roberts Can you remember the excitement of announcing a special event? Perhaps it was your engagement, a new birth, or a new job opportunity. Can you remember the kind of thought and preparation you put into making public your exciting...
Joy That Will Never Be Lost
Contributor: Chad Roberts What brings you joy? We all have days that get us down. When I lost eyesight in 2018, it was a most difficult adjustment. To go completely blind at the age of thirty-eight is something I never expected. No doubt, life...
In It but Not of It
Contributor: Chad Roberts Can you define worldliness? As Christ-followers, it should be clear to us what God considers worldly. I grew up in what was at times a legalistic environment. From home to church, the standards were high, and at times, it...
More Grace
Contributor: Chad Roberts Do you find yourself approaching a new phase of life? My thoughts lately have been how God's grace progresses through our years. Have you found this to be true for yourself? Perhaps you needed more grace with little ones...
Tomorrow’s Worry
Contributor: Chad Roberts Do you often worry about the future? Most people do. I think it's quite human to worry about our health, our children, and the many other things beyond our control. It saddens me when I pray with people who have a dread of...
Numbering Our Days
Contributor: Chad Roberts Have you ever noticed how the Bible emphasizes days rather than years? In today's culture, we mark birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations by counting the years. Scripture encourages us to number our days. ...
A Thanksgiving Song
Contributor: Chad Roberts What does Thanksgiving Day and the nursery rhyme, Mary Had a Little Lamb, have in common? Why do we observe Thanksgiving Day on the last Thursday of each November? While the idea of a thanksgiving meal dates to the...
The Aroma of Christ
Contributor: Chad Roberts With less than a week to live, Christ visited friends in Bethany. I cannot imagine the weight and pressure He felt knowing Calvary was near. Of course, Christ had already displayed His power over death by raising one of His best...