One may find it odd that Luke includes a mention of Jesus’ circumcision in the narrative of His childhood, even if in passing. However, modern readers must understand that during the Old Testament period, it was customary for males among God’s people to be circumcised on the eighth day according to the law as a covenant sign (Gen. 17:12)....

Many of the parents in our churches know that they are the primary disciple makers in their families. They are the ones who influence their children’s faith journey the most. But many of them also feel ill-equipped to have these kinds of spiritual conversations. That’s why we’ve created this new resource, The Art of Spiritual Conversations with Kids. Written...

We often use the term “miracle” as the answer to an experience we can’t easily explain. Whether it’s walking away from a car accident unharmed or when our car keys appear on the table after we’ve spent 20 minutes looking for them, we are quick to dub the result a miracle.  And while there’s some truth to this, miracles...

As the next generation gets older and our society drifts faster and faster away from any semblance of biblical morality, we can’t help but worry. The thought of what our kids will face when they step out into this world is understandably paralyzing to some parents. But in Luke 2:1-7, we see names of rulers and references to a...

If God is in control of everything, knows everything, and has everything planned out, why should we pray? Let’s find out the answer as we look at the relationship between God’s plans and our prayers. The Bible teaches that God has a plan for this world, one that He has promised to fulfill and one that He is working...

In Luke 1:57-66, we read: Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she had a son. Then her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her his great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.When they came to circumcise the child on the eighth day, they were going to name him Zechariah, after his father. But his mother...