“You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus.” (Luke 1:31) The gospel rests on three giant pillars: Jesus’ virgin birth, atoning death, and bodily resurrection. The Easter season celebrates Jesus’ death and resurrection. Christmas focuses solely on the virgin birth. You cannot call yourself a Christian if you don’t believe in the virgin birth. I remember my doubt about it as an unbeliever. I thought it defied one of the most basic laws of nature. So […]

Introduction: The Classroom Evolution Imagine Mr. Johnson, an elementary school teacher, who started teaching when chalkboards were still the norm. Fast forward to today, where smartboards and tablets are commonplace. If Mr. Johnson hasn’t kept up with these changes, he’s likely falling behind. Continuous learning is essential for teachers to stay effective and engaged. Here’s why ongoing professional development is crucial and why eLearning and on-site training are great ways to achieve it. Why Teachers Need to Keep Learning Adapting to Change: The education landscape is constantly shifting […]

“Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalms 37:4) There are two people I never thought I would meet on this side of Heaven: An Internet reader from a community in which I wasn’t known, and one of the individuals who had something to do with a voice I heard that led to my salvation. Let me explain. My Internet ministry has exploded over the last five years. My website, www.devotions.com, is one of world’s most popular websites for […]

“In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!’ For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: ‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord; make His paths straight’.” (Matthew 3:1-3) The immortal words of John the Baptist, “Repent,for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” had a great deal to do with my own salvation. I heard those words just a […]