
Taras Dyatlik in Ukraine
While political schemes and threats of tyranny seek to block peace, no barriers or weaponry can overcome the King who has traversed cosmic realms to make damaged souls His home.
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On the night when Christ was born, some shepherds stood watch over their flocks in the fields near David’s town. Luke tells us that, all of a sudden, an angel of the Lord appeared. Overwhelmed by God’s radiant glory, the shepherds cowered in fear. But the angel reassured them with good news of great joy: The Savior – the Messiah, the Lord – had been born in Bethlehem!
This unlikely audience for such a heavenly announcement then saw the skies filled with angels, each one praising God, saying:
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
This Advent, as we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace, we especially remember and pray for our brothers, sisters, and neighbors who endure war and persecution in so many places, including in the Holy Land. May we continue to find the peace that surpasses understanding in Emmanuel, our God who is with us in every circumstance, who has come to defeat sin and death, and who will come again in glory and righteousness.
This year, we have again invited several leaders from around the world to offer a meditation on Scripture and to share about celebratory customs in their home countries. We hope that these Christmas devotionals and stories will encourage you as we celebrate the Lord’s first coming and anticipate his next.
Image: “The Angel Brings Good News to the Shepherds” (1948) by Luke Hua Xiaoxian (Credit: Art & Theology)
While political schemes and threats of tyranny seek to block peace, no barriers or weaponry can overcome the King who has traversed cosmic realms to make damaged souls His home.
read morePlease join us in thanksgiving and prayer as we reflect on how God has used your generosity this year…
read moreI lecture at Hanoi Bible College, a denominational institution of the Evangelical Church of Vietnam (North).
read morePray for wisdom and strength for teaching and developing the Bible school’s Master of Arts program in Christian Ministry.
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read morePlease pray for God’s providence for the Malaysia Pentecostal Research Centre to have an impactful ministry in advancing Pentecostal scholarship in Malaysia and beyond.
read moreWe thank God for churches that continue to thrive and grow during these turbulent years in our nation. Among those fastest growing are indigenous, Chinese, refugee, and economic migrant churches.
read moreI also completed a research residency at Asbury Theological Seminary (KY), where I worked on chapters dealing with Gospel engagement with the core of culture…
read moreIn such difficult times, many look to the Church for pastoral and welfare support, as well as a prophetic voice calling for integrity in public service.
read morePraise God for the ministry of International Needs and its impact in over 30 countries. Pray for greater impact through Christ-centered programs and projects to transform lives and change communities.
read moreLet’s continue to pray for a revival among young people in Liberia.
read moreFinally, pray for Square Ministries Africa to get more partners, expand its area of operations, and get more funds to reach out to more people in need.
read morePray for the Bible translation work for the Deaf in Kenya. We are praying and hoping that, in the near future, the Deaf in Kenya will have the full Bible in their heart language.
read moreAs a clinical psychologist, I serve individuals of all ages and groups from diverse backgrounds. The Lord has used me to bring hope to broken hearts.
read moreCurrently, the situation in Ethiopia is dire. Traveling outside the capital is no longer safe. According to local and international news outlets, millions are undergoing continual agony and suffering.
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