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
Lost Treasure!
Treasures are things of great worth or value. They may be earthly with monetary or sentimental value, or even loved ones. Our hearts determine what our treasures are and to what extent we'll go to attain and protect them. But when we know Jesus as our Savior, earthly possessions have no great value because Jesus … Continue reading Lost Treasure!
Forever Thankful!
On Thanksgiving Day, we give thanks for our many blessings. We thank God for the things that bring joy to our lives, for our families and our homes. We give Him thanks for prayers answered, for making a way in situations that were impossible to us. But our deepest, most heartfelt praise is for Jesus, … Continue reading Forever Thankful!
Falling Apart?
This world isn't falling apart; it's falling into place exactly as the Bible prophets and Jesus Himself forewarned. Those who don't read the Bible have no insight into God's plan, and their lives will get tense and scary as this world quickly rolls into the truly dark days that lie just ahead. But Christians who … Continue reading Falling Apart?
Words of Hope!
This dark and chaotic world is set to destroy life as we know it, but as Christians, we should not fear because God is with us. He will provide all of our needs, lead us through the darkness, and bless us with peace and joy when we put our faith and trust in Him. Then … Continue reading Words of Hope!
Finding Joy in Stress
It's almost impossible to be joyful about anything when the burdens of this world weigh us down. We often miss the good around us because we're focused on our problems and their outcome. But God! When we give our problems to the Lord and TRUST Him to take care of them, we're filled with a … Continue reading Finding Joy in Stress
Follow the Leader!
Some Christians claim to have been given prophetic words from God that include updated versions of His will. But we must be careful because not everything that glitters is gold. There's only ONE place where God speaks to us—the Bible. John 1:14 says, "The Word [Jesus] became flesh and dwelt among us." God never changes … Continue reading Follow the Leader!
Smile, God Loves You! 