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Joseph: From Fear to Faith

Mt. 1:18-24 Imagine, if you can, being a righteous young man, prepared to marry a lovely maiden and learning that she is already expecting, and it is not your child! In the natural realm, there certainly would be doubts.  Joseph did have doubts. He was ready …

About Patti M. Hummel

Patti M. Hummel was called to missions in a youth revival. She was married to the late Rev. Donald R. Hummel, Sr. Patti has certificates in Bible from Moody Bible College and Duncan Park Bible Institute. She served in Christian Children's Homes and as GA State Sales Manager for Zondervan Publishing House. After her husband died, she and her three small children spent seven years in the South Pacific as long-term missionaries. Patti is an author and compiler/ author of 18 books. She is an international speaker to Christian groups. She is currently President of The Benchmark Group LLC in Nashville (benchmarkgrouppublishers.com) and is the grateful mother of 3 adult children and 2 precious granddaughters with another grandchild due spring of 2010.

Nativity Scenes

Each year after Thanksgiving, I get out my large olive-wood nativity scene purchased in Bethlehem many years ago and decide how to arrange the pieces. Should I go for tradition or variety? Usually I put the manger scene pieces themselves on one bookshelf in the …

About Vicki Huffman

Writer / Editorial Board. National award-winning journalist Vicki Huffman's latest book is Soon to Come: The Revelation of Jesus Christ. It is a verse by verse exposition of the only purely prophetical book in the New Testament. Her other five books are: The Jesus Moses Knew: How to See Christ in the Old Testament; A Secret Hope (novel); Still Looking: Finding the Peace of God in Job Loss; Plus Living: Looking for Joy in All the Right Places, and The Best of Times. All are available in print and e-book on amazon.com. Vicki is a national award-winning author who has taught the Bible for many years. She was an editor for several Christian publishing houses, including Thomas Nelson and David C. Cook Ministries.

O Come All Ye Faithful

Oh Come All Ye Faithful is an invitation to those who would peer into the window of the cave-like dwelling where the Christ Child was born. With joy and triumph, the faithful are invited to behold Him who was a babe yet the King of …

About Page Hughes

Page Hughes is a Jesus loving party girl who is always ready to have fun! She has been married to Dr. Les Hughes for almost 40 years and they reside in Alabaster, Alabama. Les and Page have been blessed with 4 amazing children and 11 fabulous grand children who are the source of many great illustrations. Page loves people well through ministering to their hurts, cooking delicious meals, and partying with the purpose of leading others to a deeper relationship with Jesus. Page’s goal in life is to go to heaven when she dies and take as many people as she can with her.

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

The Old Testament tabernacle was a place of holy beauty, sacrifice and worship. As the curtains of the tabernacle billowed in the wild winds of the wilderness, hostile nations recognized that God lived among His people. The knowledge of God’s presence flooded the children of …

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Jesus, the Alpha and Omega

Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) was a preacher/theologian/missionary to Native Americans involved in the shaping of the First Great Awakening. In a sermon on the Alpha and Omega, Edward’s words fit perfectly the message of the hymn Jesus, the Alpha and Omega, (Of the Father’s Love Begotten): …

About Patti M. Hummel

Patti M. Hummel was called to missions in a youth revival. She was married to the late Rev. Donald R. Hummel, Sr. Patti has certificates in Bible from Moody Bible College and Duncan Park Bible Institute. She served in Christian Children's Homes and as GA State Sales Manager for Zondervan Publishing House. After her husband died, she and her three small children spent seven years in the South Pacific as long-term missionaries. Patti is an author and compiler/ author of 18 books. She is an international speaker to Christian groups. She is currently President of The Benchmark Group LLC in Nashville (benchmarkgrouppublishers.com) and is the grateful mother of 3 adult children and 2 precious granddaughters with another grandchild due spring of 2010.

Jesus, Redeemer of All Things

“The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated …

About Beckie Stewart

Beckie Stewart has been married to her college sweetheart for almost 25 years. They have five children, the youngest adopted from Kazakhstan. She loves Jesus and discipling others to love Him too. She enjoys writing, reading, scrapbooking, and watching the Lord work in prayer. Her writings can also be read on Exploring Adoption, Mommies Magazine, and Ministry-to-Children.

Shhhhhhhhh

The book of Habakkuk is the cry of a man who is frustrated over the state of his land and over God’s harsh response to His people for their unfaithfulness.  In His sovereignty, God allowed hard rulers and enemies of the people to rule over …

About Angela Sackett

Angela Sackett is wife to a tall guy with a goatee and mom to five arrows: four boys and a princess-girl in the middle. She is a home-educator and photographer and dabbles in television performance. She loves to cook, read, write, and occasionally get crafty. Most importantly, she's a daughter of the King who loves to dance in His presence.

Jesus our King of Kings

There is nothing like the old traditional hymns.  They have a majesty and reverence to them.  I love singing them at Christmastime with the big choir.  You can almost feel the presence of God in your midst. Some of you may have grown up singing …

About Lori Lauth

Writer Lori Lauth is a stay-at-home mother of three children. She has been married 17 years. Before motherhood, Lori was a successful career woman. She mentors, teaches, and encourages ladies in her community.

Virtual Advent 2009: Expect Great Things from God, not the Holidays

“Then you will know that I am the Lord; those who hope in me will not be disappointed.” Isaiah 49:23b A popular song from the 60s asked the question: “Is that all there is?”  Do you ever experience that same emotion once the busy holiday …

About Cheryl Moeller

Cheryl Moeller has been married to her best friend Bob for 30 years. They are the parents of six children, one son-in-law, and three lively dogs. She uses her over-the-counter-top stand up comedy at women's groups and retreats, prays like it's her full-time job, writes a syndicated humor column, blogs about life with lots of kids at www.momlaughs.blogspot.com, and authors books such as Keep Courting: 100 Ways to Keep Courting After Marriage (purchase on their website) and Marriage Miracle (Harvest House 2010). Bob and Cheryl's passion is to connect two hearts for a lifetime. They have co-founded For Better For Worse For Keeps Ministries www.bobandcherylmoeller.com.

Jesus, Man’s Savior

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (God with us).” Isaiah 7:14 The prophet Isaiah foreshadowed the virgin birth of Jesus long before the account …

About Beba Schlottmann

Beba Schlottmann is an exuberant worshiper whose passion comes from a deeply-rooted relationship with Jesus Christ and a love for diverse styles of music and cultures. Moving to the states at age 12 from Puerto Rico, Beba graduated from West Coast Christian College in Fresno, CA. She is the president of Women on the Move, a ministry of the Lawrenceville Church of God. Beba also serves as a worship leader, teacher, interpreter and as a mentor. Beba's involvement in mission work has taken her to Europe, Central America and the Caribbean where she has served as a speaker, teacher, worship leader and interpreter. Beba's pride and joy are the men in her life, her husband Brian and their two boys, Matthew and Julian. She enjoys traveling, writing, reading, singing, and hosting international friends. Her not-so-secret indulgences include coffee and any flavor of Milka chocolate. You can visit her blog or Facebook profile to find out more about Beba.