The Christmas season is here, but it's not all joy for everyone. Many of us are going through rough times that are stealing the joy from us, making it hard to get in the mood for decorating, shopping, or celebrating. But if we know and love the Lord, we must remind ourselves that Christmas is … Continue reading Stealing the Joy of Christmas
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Beyond Our Understanding!
Many people don't know what true love is. They don't realize that Jesus loves each one of us SO much, He stepped aside from His throne in Heaven to become a man, born in a dirty barn, so He could grow up to be the Savior who would die a barbaric death on the cross … Continue reading Beyond Our Understanding!
In the Eyes of the Beholder!
The value of any gift is calculated in the eyes of the beholder, and the most valuable gift we'll ever receive is Jesus. He is the Son of God who created us, and the One who came to earth, gave His life for ours, and is our Lord and Savior. For Christians, Christmas is more … Continue reading In the Eyes of the Beholder!
What Better Time?
Some people say and do things that are so wrong, we have to bite our tongues from judging them. As Christians, we must remember that before we knew Jesus, we weren't much better, and God doesn't want us to judge or condemn anyone. He wants us to share His love with them despite what we … Continue reading What Better Time?
Gifts for a King!
When Jesus was about two years old, many wise men traveled from the east to worship and present Him with gifts. They gave Him gold in honor of His kingship, knowing He was the promised King of the Jews. They gave Him frankincense, a fragrant incense used in temple worship, acknowledging Jesus's divine nature and … Continue reading Gifts for a King!
Light in the Darkness
When God created our world, it was perfect, full of happiness and peace. Wars and hatred weren't heard of, and God walked in it with Adam and Eve. But then Satan entered, corrupted the relationship between God and people, and covered the earth with an evil darkness. Yet, God still loved us. Jesus came, was … Continue reading Light in the Darkness
We Say Merry Christmas!
What is the better holiday greeting, "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays?" Some Christians get upset over the latter, not realizing that the world was celebrating its gods in December long before Jesus was born. Years ago, when the Roman Emperor Constantine ruled, he secretly acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah and told the Christians to celebrate … Continue reading We Say Merry Christmas!
Forgiveness Brings Peace!
It's not easy to forgive someone who we feel judged, condemned, or worst of all, betrayed us. But this is what we must do if we love the Lord. Jesus was betrayed and killed instead of being received as King, yet He forgives everyone who comes to Him and repents, and fills them with the … Continue reading Forgiveness Brings Peace!
Gift of Love!
This is a wonderful time of year as we sing and celebrate Christmas. Many acknowledge that it's about the birth of Jesus, but most don't really appreciate who He is or why He came. This isn't just any baby born in a manager 2000 years ago; it's the Son of God who came to earth … Continue reading Gift of Love!
The Attitude of Giving
Christmas is that time of year when there's an attitude of giving in the air. We go to parties and take gifts. We visit friends and give gifts. We even tip people we don't really know because it's Christmas. Giving gifts is one of the ways we celebrate the greatest gift of all, our Savior … Continue reading The Attitude of Giving
The Reason I Smile!
This evil world is trying to destroy those who love God and attack those who are searching through the darkness to find Him. Security is being taken from us as the evil one rises in power and rebellion. But despite the struggles, financial drought, emotional stress, and health dilemmas, I will rejoice in Jesus because … Continue reading The Reason I Smile!
Impossible Tasks
As we age, many things take us longer to do, and others seem almost impossible. Yet, the Bible says that nothing is impossible to us who believe. So how do we apply this mindset to a body that doesn't work as it once did, or a mind that is slowing down? We must remember that … Continue reading Impossible Tasks
What’s in a Name?
Names give us identity, but can also signify our character, and the name of our Lord is above all names. We call Him Jesus, the English translation of the Hebrew name, Yeshua, which means "God saves." When the angel came to Mary, He told her she'd have a son and to call Him Jesus because … Continue reading What’s in a Name?
Why Celebrate?
We celebrate the birth of Jesus, but this is not His beginning! He is God eternal, who has no beginning or end. Jesus is the Word that became Flesh, the promised Messiah and Savior of the World, repeatedly spoken of throughout the Old Testament. He is the King who left His throne on High to … Continue reading Why Celebrate?
Peace in the Chaos
Christmas is a busy time of year. Many of us focus on what we must do to make Christmas a success, and being overwhelmed, we forget why we're even celebrating. We must turn our focus from the chores of Christmas to the reason of Christmas, and ask God to restore our hearts with the joy … Continue reading Peace in the Chaos
Perfect Peace
The Bible warns us in Revelation 6:4 that peace will be taken from the earth, and we're living in the last hours before this Godless time period begins. We're watching lawlessness and chaos get out of control, as the rules and values we grew up with are being replaced. Good is being called evil, and … Continue reading Perfect Peace
Shout For Joy!
Trudging through a seemingly endless winter blizzard can be stressful and painful. But we keep going because in our hearts we know that if we don't give in to it, we'll soon be back in our warm, cozy homes. And it's the same with Christians; although this dark world is as cold and heartless as … Continue reading Shout For Joy!
What I Want For Christmas
We're at that time of year again, writing Christmas gift lists as we count down the days until Christmas morning! Gift exchanging is fun, but we can never give anything as valuable as the gift God gave us: Jesus, our Savior! Christmas is about Jesus, and the best gift we can give someone we love … Continue reading What I Want For Christmas
Birth Pangs
It seems the worldwide "birth pangs" warned about in the Bible have begun. Many are fearful and anxious watching governments and economies collapse, complete lawlessness prevail, unprecedented famines spread, and horrendous weather disasters worsen. But as Christians, we're not afraid because we have Jesus, our Lord, who overcame the world for us and promised to … Continue reading Birth Pangs
How to Qualify for Grace
Many think that God's grace can be earned through good works—the more we do, the more grace He gives us. But we have all sinned against God—none of us deserves or qualifies for His grace. We must have our sins forgiven to even pray to God, let alone receive His blessings! Grace is the blessing … Continue reading How to Qualify for Grace
Smile, God Loves You! 