Results for: "January"

Calendar Articles, January, Social Theology

Listen January 6 Western dating of Epiphany Epiphany, taken from a Greek word meaning “manifestation,” is the celebration of the coming of Jesus or revelation of God to the Gentile world through the birth of Christ. It traditionally falls on January 6 and commemorates the visitation of the Magi to the baby Jesus; thus, the disclosure to the Gentile world as held by the...Read more... Read more...

Devotional Literature, January, January Articles

Listen At such a critical time in the history of the nation of Israel, it is said that the leaders of the tribe of Issachar were men “who understood the times and knew what Israel should do.” This memorial and testimony in Scripture is not lengthy; it is not verbose, but it is one of the great accolades which may be credited to any individual. In a time of turmoil and great social...Read more... Read more...

Calendar Articles, Christian Living (Articles), January, Social Theology

Listen Whereas the end of each year is usually focused upon Thanksgiving, Christmas, and end-of-year activities, January offers a much-appreciated respite from the demands that often accompany these important celebratory events. While most of us are still accountable to the demands of every-day life as the New Year begins, this season of the year may be employed to establish the tone...Read more... Read more...

Calendar Articles, Christian Living, January, May, Prayer, September

Listen January, May, September Periods of dedicated prayer To maintain prayer as a personal or church-wide spiritual practice, believers may wish to set aside times throughout the year for special emphasis upon fasting. The first weeks in January, May, and September provide natural opportunities to emphasize prayer and fasting. The subject addressed in this article is discussed at...Read more... Read more...