Comfort, Comfort My People: The Meaning of Isaiah 40:1 Jeremiah's 70-Year Prophecy For further reading: What Does it Mean That Our Sins Are Swept Away? How Has the Freedom in Christ Set Us Free? What Does the Imagery of ‘My Cup Runneth Over’ Mean in Psalm 23:5?
This is what the LORD says: “Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded,” declares the LORD. “They will return from the land of the enemy.New Living TranslationBut now this is what the LORD says: “Do not weep any longer, for I ...
What is the meaning of wearing ashes and where do they come from? The ashes used on Ash Wednesday typically come from the burning of palm branches from the previous year'sPalm Sundaycelebrations. After Palm Sunday, the palm branches are collected, dried, and burned to create the ashes used...
“God who is there,” the Sovereign Creator of the Universe who not only made each of us but who gave us a desire for purpose and meaning, then told us he is the foundation and center of this purpose and meaning. Reject him and you end up with no hope, just delusional, psychotic ...
But what is their real purpose and meaning? Let's take a look at everything you need to know about the origins of an Advent Calendar as you prepare to celebrate this special season: Table of ContentsWhat is Advent? The Deeper Purpose of Advent Calendars History of the Advent Calendar How...
Easter is one of the most important holidays in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe was sent to Earth to offer salvation from sin. For many, Easter is also a time to reflect on the meaning of life and the power of...
In Isaiah 40:1-11 we read how the Lord God of Israel wants to deliver His people. The Lord does not give up on us because of repeated sinning, but is always calling us back to His holy and righteous ways, to repentance, and to faith and faithfulness. This gives us continued ho...
But if there is a God, then there may be some higher purpose, some ultimate destiny, some true meaning for your life. Maybe your actions do matter. If there is a God, then perhaps God has left a record for us to understand what is expected. We in theContinuingChurch of GodBible: Su...
What does it mean when Paul writes that “love never fails”? The love spoken about in 1 Corinthians 13 will never fail because God never fails. He is eternal, and so his love will last for eternity (Isaiah 40:28). What about the times we find ourselves on the receiving end of di...
Mourning doves as a symbol of peace Though this is most often assigned to the classic white dove, doves in general have long served as a symbol of peace. Traditionally, thewhite feather meaningties in most closely with peace, purity, and hope. However, doves of all kinds are used to repr...