Why did Jesus come to earth? His own words explain it this week, starting with his purpose to fulfill the law.

Christmas is a time to feast! But let's remember that our food should be to do the work of God - this is the food Jesus spoke of.

Some people love Christmas trees, some hate them as a pagan tradition. This year, we're doing something different with ours!

December is a time of much spending! But the best thing we can spend our time and resources on is the work of God.

Christmas lights fill our homes and shops this time of year. But let's remember the ultimate light who came into the world - Jesus.

Who doesn't enjoy getting Christmas gifts? But let's remember the ultimate gift that Christmas brought us.

Jesus' first coming was a great wonder - and his second will be too. Let's look back at when he first came with joy, and look forward to his next coming with hope.

Every Christmas we talk of angels who sang at the birth of Christ. Will we, the church, also sing heavenly songs in praise of our God this Christmas?

The wise men came bearing gifts... will the world find wise men and women in the church this Christmas?

When you see the stable this Christmas, remember that it's not about faith in the stable - it's about having stable faith.

TRUE Christmas spirit doesn't come from the cultural traditions, but from the spirit of God. Let's make sure that the festive spirit doesn't quench the Holy Spirit this year!

David claims to be blameless before God. Could he make such a claim?

David calls out to be saved. Today we know the true depths of God's saving power - he saves us from the deep waters of sin and guilt and pulls us onto the dry land of forgiveness and holiness. What a Saviour!

Great news from Psalm 18: the power of God is here for those who are His! Paul confirms it in Ephesians 1. Hold onto Him for the power that only He can give today.

How amazing that the God of the universe "condescends" and become a helper and a servant to flawed people like us!

David calls God his strength, his rock, his fortress, as Psalm 18 opens. Is He yours, as the year begins to close? How we need His strength as the tiredness sets in!

As things start going wrong, Hagar decided to leave her difficult situation, only for the angel of the Lord to meet her in the desert and tell her to go back. Do you need to go back into a difficult situation today, to do the work God called you to do there?

Sarai is quick to try and shift the blame when things go wrong! How often we have a similar lack of responsibility. But people of God - of all people - should be the ones who own up and make amends.

When sin enters their lives, the relationships between Sarai, Hagar and Abram start to take strain. This is what happens when we don't do things God's way - our relationships suffer.

When Sarai suggests something sinful, Abram goes along with it! How often we have a similar lack of conviction in our lives, following the cultural norm instead of standing firm in the ways of God.