The truth never changes

https://odb.org/2024/12/20/the-truth-never-changes Isaiah 40:8 NIV – The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” As Christians, we believe that the Word of God, that is, Scripture, is the infallible truth. Nothing in the bible is untrue. So, for example, the existence of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, or even MosesContinue reading “The truth never changes”

Christmas comes early

https://odb.org/2024/12/06/the-spirit-of-christmas-2 Matthew 25 NIV – 34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and youContinue reading “Christmas comes early”

Magi and the Star of Bethlehem

https://odb.org/2023/12/24/finding-home As we read the account of the Magi from the East following the Star of Bethlehem and finding Jesus and giving Him the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (see Matthew 2) – the thing which speaks to me is not just the Magi but also the Star of Bethlehem. To me, it wasContinue reading “Magi and the Star of Bethlehem”

Christmas gathering

https://odb.org/2023/12/17/christmas-dilemma Most of us would usually be busy in church when the Christmas season comes. There will be lots of activities and lots to do as most churches gear up for their main evangelistic event of the year, for some the finale to cap the year. This year, my family and I are not involvedContinue reading “Christmas gathering”

The true meaning of Christmas

https://odb.org/2023/12/06/st-nick The tradition of Father Christmas or Santa Claus is reputedly based on a generous person named Saint Nicholas of Myra who used his wealth and inhertance to help the poor and needy. Thus, the fable is that he goes around dropping presents via chimneys to children who were good throughout the year. He staysContinue reading “The true meaning of Christmas”