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“Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light.” Genesis 1:3 NKJV Three couples stood on the barren stage of Chicago’s McCormick Place Arie Crown Theater, looking out at 5,000 empty seats. Dave and Carol Breese, Thurlow and Noran Spurr, and my wife Mary and I asked God to give us the concept, […]

“This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5 NKJV In the Nelson Study Bible, Dr. Earl Radmacher comments: “God is light by nature, in His essential being, just as He is Spirit and love.

“For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shown in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6 NKJV Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city that is set

“That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.” John 1:9 NKJV “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 NKJV It is my personal privilege to take prayer requests from people who need

“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 NKJV “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that who believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 NKJV “For God did not

“‘Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,’ which is translated, ‘God with us.’” Matthew 1:23 NKJV When you realize who He is, you will understand why He came. “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 NKJV

“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 NKJV In “Star of Wonder,” author Angela Hunt illuminates the places, people, and purpose of Christmas. “… the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 NKJV As early as 1873, Dwight L. Moody and his wife met with Emma Dryer to encourage her to prayerfully consider teaching and training women in Chicago to learn and reach out to others, inviting them

“Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples.” Psalm 105:1 NKJV “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV In “A Passion for Souls,” Lyle Dorsett detailed the life

“But Jesus answered him, saying, ‘It is written, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.”‘” Luke 4:4 NKJV “Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A wise man is strong, yes, a