Devotional Blog

How to Develop a Consistent Prayer Schedule

Published December 11, 2025

You want to pray, you desire to grow closer to God, and you know prayer is essential, yet your days often feel rushed, scattered, or spiritually dry. It can be discouraging to start strong, only to lose consistency a few …

How to Forgive Someone Who Deeply Hurt You

Published December 11, 2025

Forgiving someone who has deeply wounded your heart is one of the most difficult commands God gives, yet it is also one of the most freeing. Forgiveness does not deny the pain, nor does it pretend the wrong never happened. …

The Star of Bethlehem: Astronomical Theories and Biblical Meaning

Published December 11, 2025

The Gospel of Matthew (2:1–12) gives the only biblical account of the Star of Bethlehem. In Matthew’s narrative, a group of magi from the East come to Jerusalem saying, “We saw his star at its rising and have come to …

Why Christmas Is Celebrated on December 25

Published December 11, 2025

The Bible nowhere gives an exact date for Jesus’ birth, and the early Christians did not originally mark it at all. Various dates were proposed in the first centuries. For example, Clement of Alexandria (c. 200 AD) reports that different …

10 Most Renowned Hymn Writers

Published December 10, 2025

Hymnody has shaped the worship and devotional life of the church for centuries. Hymns not only teach theology but also nurture spiritual growth, helping believers express faith through song. Throughout history, some hymn writers have stood out for their profound …

The Famous Hymns of Isaac Watts

Published December 10, 2025

saac Watts (1674–1748) is often called the “Father of English Hymnody.” His hymns have influenced Christian worship for over three centuries. Watts’ genius was in combining deep theological truths with poetic expression, creating hymns that were both doctrinally sound and …