A humble carpenter who lived a quiet life, Joseph said nothing that was recorded in Scripture. Yet God chose Him to be the earthly father of the Messiah.
Why Joseph?
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Pastors Hailed As Heroes For Saving 154 Lives During ‘Blizzard Of The Century’
Church leaders give all the glory to God after a chain of miraculous events.
Football, Christmas or Jesus – Which Can Really Unite Us?
Football, Christmas or Jesus – which can really unite us? As I write I have just finished watching another match of the Football (aka Soccer) World Cup. The real Football World Cup! (Cheeky, I know, but I couldn’t resist). For this World Cup, FIFA has run an advertising campaign around the theme, football unites. If
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The Devout Saint Nicholas And His Connection With Christmas
Christian bishop who was famous for his secret gift giving was the inspiration for Santa.
Outrage Over Church’s ‘Woke’ Version Of Popular Christmas Carol
“The entire Gospel message has been airbrushed and replaced by woke mantras.”
A Christmas Blessing from Vision
It’s amazing that the prophecy of a Messiah is mentioned throughout the Old Testament. Christmas is a time to celebrate the fulfilment of the Old Testament prophecy and a time to look forward to the New Testament prophecy of Jesus’ return.
Bethlehem Welcomes Back Christian Christmas Pilgrims
“We expect that 2023 will be booming and business will be excellent.”
Five Gifts Guaranteed To Bring Hope This Christmas
When you’re looking at a never-ending list of Christmas shopping, it can be easy to opt for thoughtless, stock-standard gifts. However, when it comes to our loved ones, we want to give a gift that has meaning, a gift that has value and helps our family and friends make a difference.
The Importance of Traditions in the Lead Up to Christmas
Managing the stress of family traditions can be challenging, but it can help everyone to have a more enjoyable Christmas if we can make an effort to be flexible.
Prayer for Christmas
Celebrating the Christ of Christmas with Hilton Edwards, CEO of Bible League Australia.
Remembering Christmas Message Of 2012
How the birth of Christ impacted on the late Queen Elizabeth II.
A Very Messy Christmas
I love that Jesus wants to relate to me – a messy bloke. He understands mess, and deals with it. Jesus lived in it. Jesus was born into a messy family, surrounded at birth by messy shepherds, to be the Saviour of messy people like us – the real mess of our sin.
The History of Christmas: Its Biblical Roots
Because of the pagan roots of Christmas, many Christians believe we should avoid Christmas altogether. Chuck Missler delves into the Biblical roots of Christmas.
Avoiding Debt at Christmas
Brett and Kate Ryan from Focus on the Family joined Robbo & Becci on Rise & Shine, with some words of wisdom on staying debt free over Christmas and teaching your children the real meaning of Christmas.
A Feast of Restoration & Redemption
Christmas is full of feasts. People gathering together in joy and laughter. It is an imagery of God’s restoration and the redemptive work of the Gospel. Clare Steele, CEO of Compassion Australia shares her thoughts about Christmas.
Don’t Display Your Faith In This County
“Religious symbols should not be displayed in or as a background to an employee’s virtual workspace.”
Christmas Movie About Rekindled Faith, Hope And Poetry
The true story behind ‘I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.’
Colin Buchanan’s Christmas Concert Tour
Christian children’s entertainer says he’ll be “dashing through the bush in a rusty Holden ute.”
What if Jesus was not born that first Christmas?
Have you ever thought of what would have happened if Jesus was not born that very first Christmas? Our own Gregorian calendar based on the birthday of Jesus. What about schools and hospitals? What could the world be like if Jesus, the Son of God, did not incarnate as man?
Sharing is Caring
When we talk about caring by sharing, we often think about sharing what we have — belongings, time, joy. But what about sharing the Gospel? Do you consider that an act of care? Vision’s technician shares his best Christmases in India.
Mary, Did You Know?
The song ‘Mary, Did Your Know’ with its lyrics juxtaposed with a slightly sad melody creates this tension that makes Mary’s journey our own.
The Greatest Love Story
It’s not the Hallmark romcoms. It’s not the soapy romantic novels. The greatest love story was that baby that laid in the manger, exposed and vulnerable. God was laying bare His heart to us.
Go Tell It On the Mountain
A song born out of the dark ugly past of slavery that nearly did not get sung. A song that saved a university. A song used powerfully by God — Go Tell It On the Mountain
Jesus was Born to Die, that We May Live
Jesus was born to die so we could live! How can we respond to this Gospel, and help others receive this wonderful Good News this Christmas?
Present of His Presence
There was good food, there were presents. But these didn’t satisfy Barbara growing up without Christ. Then she received the greatest gift of all.