Submitting to the Will of God

Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. (Hebrews 12:3-4)

Have you ever thought about all that was done in the shedding of Jesus’ blood, starting within the Garden of Gethsemane? Until recently, I had never considered the blood Jesus shed in the garden as being a part of the atonement, but that was the first place His blood was shed. Continue reading

Why Christians Celebrate Christmas

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt His worth.

There are two times in the year which Christians around the world celebrate more than any other, Christmas and Easter. If you asked most non-Christians what they know about Christianity, they would probably speak of Christmas and Easter. Yet, how much do we really know of the celebration called Christmas, and why is it so important? Continue reading