Haven Today

Would you like to know how the first Christians worshiped? What did they sing before there were Christmas carols? For the first time in 2000 years, the first Christian hymns have been set to music.

The Israelites waited hundreds of years for the arrival of their savior. When He finally came as a gift, they did not recognize Him. Will you receive the gift of Immanuel this Christmas?

Shalom is a word for "peace" in Hebrew. But it means much more than the absence of strife and war. Shalom means completeness, wholeness and harmony. This is what Jesus brings to us.

The Word of God became flesh on the first Christmas, and the Word of God still speaks to us today. But are you willing to hear the message of new life this Christmas?

Israel wasn't content with having God as king, they wanted a human king they could see with their eyes. Little did they know that an even better king was coming - the Lion and the Lamb in one person.

Names have significance. Names of God have divine significance and at Christmas time we look at the names of Jesus. This gives us a deeper understanding of who He is and what He came to do.

Is Christmas a time for joy or stress? For many it is both. But when the to-do list gets too big and busyness gets in the way, we can ask "Who am I?" The answer will always be "The one Jesus loves."

Have you ever stared in wonder at the stars? By faith the wise men followed a star for miles and miles to find the King of all kings as a baby. And when they finally arrived - it was all worth it.

A big company has a big heart. It is always understood that Christmas is the time for giving, but we do not find our hope in earthly gifts - We hope in Christ.

Think of the shepherds on that first Christmas night. They usually take their place next to the wise men in the nativity scene. But how can the shepherds teach us the whole Gospel?

Fictional characters like Santa Claus and Scrooge often overshadow the nativity. How can we keep the spotlight on Jesus in our own homes?

In life and death, in health and sickness. Christians can give thanks because of the grace given to us in Christ. Even at the bleakest points in our lives, we are called to approach Him in faith.

Are you able to relate to the story of the prodigal son? If not, maybe you are more like the older brother who did not recognize his own sin. No matter who you are, we all need the Father's grace.

Everyone knows someone whose heart is breaking for a prodigal child. Maybe today that person is you. There is always hope and today's program is a witness to what the love of Jesus can do.

Abraham Lincoln is one of America's most beloved leaders, but did he know the Lord Jesus Christ? The topic has been hotly debated, but the best answer is found in his own words at the end of his life.