Author: Kirstyn Mayden

Either we can control our thoughts or our thoughts will control us. To take our thoughts captive means not allowing each and every thought of ours to quickly control our beliefs, actions, and emotions. Just because we think it, doesn’t mean we have to respond to it. 2 Corinthians 10:5 tells us: “Destroy arguments and Read more

When Peter walked out on water, he was focused on Christ. It was a focus that enabled him to do the impossible. As soon as he looked away, he started to sink. Matthew 14:30 tells us about Peter walking on water: “But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he Read more

Day 25: The Sign You’ve Been Looking For Reading: 1 John 4:9-11 What makes the birth of Jesus such a powerful testament to God’s love for us is that instead of our needing to work our way up to Him (which we can’t do no matter how hard we try), He came to us. 1 John Read more

Day 24: The Star of Bethlehem  Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 Like a proud Father, God miraculously tells those near and far of the birth of His Son. Wise men from the East saw a star that alerted them of the birth of Jesus, so they set out to find Him. When they find Him in Bethlehem, Matthew Read more

Day 23: God Will Do His Part Reading: Luke 2:39-40 By law, Mary and Joseph were required to present Jesus to God at the temple. Once they did their part, God did His. When the new parents returned to their home in Nazareth, Luke 2:40 tells us: “There the child grew up healthy and strong. He Read more

Day 22: Full of Hope Reading: Luke 2:36-38 Anna was a prophetess who was also in the temple at the time Mary and Joseph arrived with Jesus. After becoming a widow, she spent her life in the temple dedicated to worshiping God. Today would be no different. Luke 2:38 tells us this about Anna: “She came Read more

Day 21: Worth the Wait Reading: Luke 2: 25-35 While Mary and Joseph were at the temple, a man named Simeon was there. He was full of the Holy Spirit and knew that Jesus was the Messiah he had waited for so long. The Lord told him he would not die until he saw the Messiah, and Read more

Day 20: A Humble Sacrifice Reading: Luke 2:21-24 In accordance with Israelite tradition for firstborn sons, Jesus is circumcised and presented to the Lord in the temple at Jerusalem. Mary and Joseph offered a sacrifice of two young pigeons. Luke 2:24 tells us they offered “a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Read more

Day 19: Treasure it Up Reading: Luke 2:16-20 After hearing of the birth of Jesus, nearby shepherds hurried to find Mary and Joseph and told them everything that happened. This word of confirmation would have been a blessing to Mary and Joseph who sacrificed much to bring Jesus into the world. While many were astonished at the Read more

Day 18: Peace on Earth Reading: Luke 2:8-15 While Mary and Joseph welcomed their Son Jesus into the world, His birth was announced to shepherds in a nearby field. An angel of the Lord appeared before the shepherds to tell them of the good news. Then the angel was joined by more angels saying: “Glory to God Read more