Christmas is an emotional time of year. The stores are decorated and playing carols; for some, it captivates the mood of Christmas; for others, it reminds them of how alone they are without their loved ones. As Christians, let's help those who are hurting by telling them about Jesus, why He came, and all He's … Continue reading The Best Gift!
Words of Grace
This sinful world is nearing its end, with corruption and deception running rampant. As Christians, we have to live here now, but our home is with Jesus in a place He's created for us that's as real as this world—only without sin. This Christmas season is the perfect time to share His salvation message with … Continue reading Words of Grace
Fluffing Through Christmas
Many will celebrate Christmas with joy and peace; others will fluff through it with anger and stress. As Christians, we must separate ourselves from the world despite our problems and recognize Christmas as a time to celebrate God's gift of salvation to us. Let's give our problems to God and let Him deal with them, … Continue reading Fluffing Through Christmas
Learning to Trust!
Christmas is about celebrating God's love for us! It's rejoicing in His fulfilled promise of salvation through His Son Jesus, whose birth we celebrate! God IS faithful to His promises, and He hears and answers our prayers, even though in His way and timing. We don't see the big picture and can't understand the fullness … Continue reading Learning to Trust!
Two Celebrations in One!
Long before Jesus was born, pagans celebrated this season with feasts, gift exchanges, and elaborate decorations to honor the Sun Goddess. When Jesus was born, it was springtime when the baby lambs were born, but Christians couldn't celebrate His birth due to persecution. So, Emperor Constantine, who wasn't a Christian but who found favor with … Continue reading Two Celebrations in One!
Blessed Because He Loves Us!
Life doesn't become perfect because we're Christians. Jesus said in John 16:33 that we'd have problems because we live in a sinful world that hates God. Yet, life is good because Jesus freed us from the world's control, and HE is now our Lord. We are rich because we have been made righteous through Jesus, … Continue reading Blessed Because He Loves Us!
The Greatest Gift!
It's the Christmas season, and shoppers are out searching for gifts. But for Christians, we know we've already been given the greatest gift of all—Jesus! This is the Son of God who left His throne in Heaven to become a man so He could die on the cross and take our sins to hell. He … Continue reading The Greatest Gift!
Eat and Be Filled!
We may be hungry, and a delicious meal may be served, but we will only be satisfied once we eat it. It's the same with Christianity; we may hear the words of the Bible and be encouraged and even uplifted, but they are mere words unless we eat them, fill our souls with them, and … Continue reading Eat and Be Filled!
Mind Control
When problems close in on us, we often focus only on the issues and probable outcomes. We get anxious and stressed because our minds are like computers that deal with facts and logical answers, and we don't see any. But as Christians, let's remember that our hearts are the database that programs our minds. So, … Continue reading Mind Control
The Final Draw
Most people are searching for God's love in this dark world but can't find it because they are blinded by sin. They don't know how MUCH God loves them! As Christians, God has equipped us with His Spirit and the Bible so we can tell the world's people of His love and salvation. As we … Continue reading The Final Draw
The Christmas Light
Most of us get excited when we see the Christmas lights because it confirms that the special day is near. How much greater is it when Christians shine their Light to show we're getting close to Christ's return! Our world is getting darker, and fear and anxiety are growing; people need Jesus now more than … Continue reading The Christmas Light
The Reason for the Season!
This is the season when we prepare feasts and buy gifts to celebrate with our loved ones. There's a lot of joy and excitement as we change our house decor to the ambiance of Christmas with the lights, trees, stockings, and novelty decorations. But let's never forget that as Christians, we celebrate because Jesus, the … Continue reading The Reason for the Season!
A Blue Bow for Prayer
Most of us are decorating our homes, putting up trees, and hanging stockings to celebrate Christmas! But this year, would you please join me and do something different? Would you hang a blue bow right in full view on your tree to be a continuous reminder for us to pray for the hostages in Israel? … Continue reading A Blue Bow for Prayer
Joy in Affliction
It's hard to find joy amid affliction; it makes us feel rejected or forgotten. But as Christians, let's remember that this world is NOT our home; these afflictions are temporal and limited to this world. When we focus on the life Jesus has prepared for us—eternity with Him in a fully healed body—we become alive … Continue reading Joy in Affliction
Restore My Joy!
Sometimes, we get knocked down and emotionally stressed, losing the joy of what God has done for us. We must learn to take our eyes off circumstances and focus on Jesus and pray, pray, pray. We must seek God's help to forgive those who have hurt us, to meet our needs, and to fill our … Continue reading Restore My Joy!
A Good Idea!
A good idea remains just that until we act on it and commit to it. It's the same with Christianity. Many accept it as a good idea but don't commit to it, and then struggle trying to be something they are not. But, when we put aside religion and appearances and accept that we are … Continue reading A Good Idea!
What He Said!
Love and faith are conditional emotions with people, but not with God. His love is unconditional; His Word is True—what He spoke in the Bible still stands today. We can't give up when we don't see our prayers answered right away because God sees the big picture, and His ways and timing may be different … Continue reading What He Said!
How Many Ways to Heaven?
Modern Christianity offers many ways to Heaven. But Jesus said there is only ONE way: through HIM! God is Holy, and we are sinners; NOTHING we do will EVER make us good enough to get to Heaven. But God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins by … Continue reading How Many Ways to Heaven?
Let the People Rejoice!
Many accept the ways of this evil world without realizing how dark it is or how great a grasp it has on them. But for us who know Jesus, His Light shines through the darkness to reveal His love for us and fill us with His hope and peace. We study the Bible and learn … Continue reading Let the People Rejoice!
Peace With God
Religion is believing in "a" god that requires some effort to ensure a prosperous life now and an eternal future. Christianity is NOT a religion; it's a relationship with Jesus! It's knowing that God in Heaven is Holy and that through the fall of Adam, we ALL became sinners, eternally separated from Him. It's knowing … Continue reading Peace With God
Smile, God Loves You! 