New Heart Nazarene

The Carols of Christmas

By looking closely at the origins and meanings of familiar Christmas carols, we gain a deeper appreciation for the reason for the season. 

The Cast of Christmas

The characters that played a part in the birth of Jesus and the pagentry surrounding that event still speak hope and joy into our lives

Cards, Canes and Cinema Characters

Even though some of our Christmas traditions seem far removed from celebrating the birth of Jesus, if we're creative, we can use them all as ways to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas

Keeping Christ in our Christmas Traditions: pt 1

Though most people don't think about it, there are real connections between celebrating Jesus birth and the traditions of Christmas trees, Santa Claus and gift giving. 

The Greatest News

The sad truth that so many have inaccurate opinions about Christianity is even more tragic considering how great the good news really is.

23 and We: pt 10 Overview

Over the past 9 weeks we have seen many great truths in the book of Acts.  Here is an overview of the highlights

23 and We pt. 9: Rejoice Always?

Though most take this command to be figurative language, we see that Paul the Apostle not only meant it literally, he practiced it that way. 

23 and We pt 8: Turning Points

Two pivotal events were guided by the Holy Spirit in the early years of the church, without which, none of us would be followers of Jesus today. 

23 and We pt 7: The Prayer Conundrum

Whenever Christians pray, there is a logical disconnect between asking for God's help, when he could have prevented the problem to begin with.  Even the first Christians deal with this.  

23 and We pt 6: Damascus Road

One of the most striking personal reversals you'll ever read about has many valuable lessons for our own lives.