In a time where everything is instant and temporary, the thought of everlasting is almost forgotten. But it is still there, in eternity.  Isaiah 9:6 names Jesus as the Everlasting Father. This is an eternal father (protector, provider, creator) who has no end. Many earthly fathers may have failed to provide or protect, but Jesus promises to be a father who never leaves us. Isaiah further explains the everlasting in the next verse. The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with […]
Names are important, as they have been throughout every age and culture. In Biblical times, a name took on a significant meaning as part of a person’s character, family, or history.   There are more than 100 names and titles for Jesus Christ throughout the Old and New Testaments, more than any other person in history. No one can begin to describe Jesus with just one name – as His glory, greatness, and impact cannot be limited to just one description!   Follow along each day during the holiday season as I share a different name of Jesus and Christmas ornament you […]
angels, christmas story devotional
Day 25 – The angels announce to the shepherds. From the Gospel of Luke, chapter 2 “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, […]
birth of Jesus
Day 24 – The birth of Jesus. On a quiet unsuspecting night, the Savior came into the world. And the world has never been the same. Luke 2:6-7 While Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to give birth. Then she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and she wrapped Him snugly in cloth and laid Him in a feeding trough— because there was no room for them at the lodging place. As the Christmas rush begins to quieten down, the stores are closing, the gifts are bought, and the world prepares to stop for a […]

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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.