Today’s post is adapted from A Christmas Question by Charles Spurgeon, which is now available as a free eBook from The Gospel Project. Get your free your copy here. If this child who now lies before the eyes of your faith, wrapped in swaddling clothes in Bethlehem’s manger, is born to you, then you are born again! If any...

Two travelers were on a seven-mile journey to a village named Emmaus while having a heated discussion about the events of the weekend—the arrest, trial, sentencing, and death of Jesus (Luke 24:20). Jesus’ crucifixion had shattered these disciples’ dreams. Then Jesus appeared. In verses 15-16, Luke gives us “insider information” that the two travelers did not know—the identity of...

As someone who struggles with anxiety and overanalyzing, I can quickly start beating myself up. In these moments, my affection for Jesus wanes. My eyes turn from God’s grace toward me. I don’t deserve God’s love, I may tell myself, but fail to also remind myself of the love God has shown me through Christ. It’s in these times...

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. All things were created through him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. That light shines in...

My oldest son, Joshua, took up soccer this past spring and will continue this fall. My wife and I have really enjoyed watching him play, and even as a beginner at the age of 12, he seems like he has the temperament, body frame, and ability to develop the necessary skills to be a solid player. I’m looking forward...

I’m on my couch attempting to relax. It’s been a stressful week, and I would love to escape into a favorite television show. My muscles begin to relax…my shoulders loosen up a little. “Ahhh, yes…finally a little time to…” An agitated little boy approaches me. He’s whimpering and snot-crying. My relaxation will have to wait. Finally, after a couple...