More than two thousand years have passed since the angel announced the birth of the Savior to frightened lowly shepherds who were keeping watch over their flocks by night. Though it has been so long, yet the message is ever new, still bringing "Glad tidings of great joy to all people." The Child given by God to us human beings who were helplessly estranged from Him because of our sin, yet He loved us and provided this precious Lamb to be the only sacrafice that woul... read more »

                           King Hezekiah was a godly ruler and his goverenment had instituted religious reform throughout the land, destroying idols and turning the hearts of the people back to the true and Living God. In the midst of his zeal for the Lord Hezekiah faced a great trial of his faith. He was attacked by the King of Assyria,S... read more »

 ( Joshua 10:12-14 )      Here is one of the most amazing and powerful prayers recorded in the Bible. Joshua and the fighting men of Israel had begun their military campaign in the conquest of the promised land of Canaan. They had won great victories at Jericho and Ai. The king and the citizens of Gibeon, upon witnessing Israel's victories, determined that the favor of God was upon them and decided not to fight Israel but join them. Thi... read more »

( James 5: 16b-18 ) Verse 16 concludes by showing the powerful effect of prayer. Translators have disagreed widely over the translation of the last half of this verse. Some translators emphasize that James was commenting on the effect of the prayers of righteous people. Other translators emphasize that  James taught that righteousness and earnestness were requirements for uttering powerful prayers. The translation of the NIV emphasizes the former. We learn... read more »