Why He Came
As hopeless as things appear in this world, the King born in Bethlehem will one Day reign supreme. And His redeemed people shall reign with Him! A timely message as we focus on Christ this holiday season! […]
Author: Bill Nicholson
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December 23 Petition Mission
“For the Father Himself loves you…” (Jn 16:27). Can we say that the whole human race had become Fatherless in the Fall? I think so! There was a Father, of course, like the prodigal son had a father, but we had fled the home. Modern society’s problem today is the opposite. The National Fatherhood Initiative […]
December 23, 2024 — The Destruction Of Ahaziah
If ever there was a man whose life mocked his own name, it was Ahaziah, meaning “Jehovah holds.” It’s more than coincidence (and very confusing!) that kings Ahaziah and Jehoram ruled in Israel while kings Jehoram and Ahaziah ruled in Judah. It reveals the tangled web of baneful connections between the two kingdoms. You’ve heard […]
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December 23
It is sometimes assumed that our Lord’s use of the title “Son of Man” is meant to emphasize His humanity. But is that true? William Lane Craig writes: “‘Son of Man’ is often thought to indicate the humanity of Jesus, just as the reflex expression ‘Son of God’ indicates His divinity. In fact, just the […]
December 22 Petition Mission
“Let my soul live, and it shall praise You; and let Your judgments help me” (Ps 119:175). Here’s a good reason for old age! A very godly woman I knew was sister Grace Pell, from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She taught me valuable lessons about being real in prayer. She said once, “I have learned to […]
December 22
My father worked in advertising before giving his full time to preaching the Word. He had opportunity to help a young man with his first employment, who eventually rose to a key post in Mercedes-Benz Canada. Meanwhile, my father had ventured into preaching, a virtual unknown. One of his first series was a few weeks […]
December 21 Petition Mission
“Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?’ which is translated, ‘My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?’” (Mk 15:34). The question “Why?” is one of the simplest yet profoundest petitions sent heavenward by multitudes of people through the ages. This question has two parts. “Why…You?” and “Why…Me?” More […]
December 21
It is a serious thing…to remember that the dullest and most uninteresting person you talk to may one day be a creature which, if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to worship, or else a horror and a corruption such as you now meet, if at all, only in a nightmare. All […]
A Christmas Story by the Fireside
Christmas greetings from your friends at Uplook Ministries! This story reminds us that it’s a good time to be thankful—and thoughtful, too. […]