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Devotion for December 30, 2024

You have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. (Col. 3:9-10) What does it mean to be a new creation in Christ? One dimension of this new reality is how the Holy Spirit works inside…

Our Ten Favorite byFaith Articles from 2024

Here are some of our favorite articles from the past year as chosen by Andy Jones (editor) and Megan Fowler (associate editor).

Devotion for December 27, 2024

You…were taught in him … to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt … and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. (Eph. 4:20-24) Oak tree leaves flapping in the cold winter wind are a sign…

Mary, the Christian

Monse Santiago focuses on the life of Mary as a Christian—her struggle, submission, and pierced heart.

Mary, The Bereaved

If Mary’s presence at the cross offers us any wisdom, it is the invitation to the impossible – only made possible through God – to show up and to stay. 

Devotion for December 26, 2024

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. (1 Tim. 1:15-16) In the play,…

Mary, the Servant

Nancy Guthrie looks at the servanthood of Mary. “God’s gifts sometimes come in perplexing and even painful packages.”

Mary, the Songwriter

Laura Story reflects on the song of Mary. Marvel at the Word made flesh in Christ Jesus.

Devotion for December 25, 2024

Because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” (1 Cor. 1:30-31) When the wisdom of God provided for our sin by spiritually uniting us to Christ by faith,…

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