We love to celebrate Christmas! There's a notorious poem that was acclaimed to have been written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1837, “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” I changed the words to inspire us to look to God's gift of Jesus rather than Santa Claus. As we share in the wonders of Christmas, let's encourage … Continue reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
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The Reason We Rejoice!
Santa may be the highlight of Christmas to the world, but to Christians, JESUS is the reason we rejoice! The world's people don't understand why we sing and celebrate the birth of Jesus our Savior because they don't even know they're sinners heading into God's judgment. But as Christians, we know we were once sinners, … Continue reading The Reason We Rejoice!
It Sounds a Lot Like Christmas!
The Christmas season is upon us! Many are happy, shopping and preparing for it; others are sad, knowing they can't afford costly gifts and festivities. But Christmas isn't about us: it's about rejoicing in the gift God gave us—Jesus! When we know Jesus as our Savior, we're filled with joy, knowing He came and gave … Continue reading It Sounds a Lot Like Christmas!
The Best Gift!
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!
Forget the Natural!
The natural reaction to unexpected problems is to complain. But as Christians, we know God is greater than our problems, so we give them to Him as He's told us to do and let HIM deal with them. Our attitude changes from complaining to praising when we remember nothing is impossible for our Lord! So … Continue reading Forget the Natural!
Praise Instead of Pout
We live in a corrupt world, and occasionally, bad things happen. Many believe that Christian life should be perfect, but that's not what Jesus said. He said we WOULD have tribulations simply because we live here—but He also promised to stay with us and help us through them. So, if we're having a challenging day, … Continue reading Praise Instead of Pout
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you have a wonderful day as we rejoice in the birth of our Savior, God's promise to us, and our salvation! If you’re not following this blog yet, please click the BLUE follow button or add your EMAIL ADDRESS in the space to the right of this page so you … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas It was the night before Christmas and all through the house every creature was praising, even the mouse. The Bibles were open to the pages with care, which showed us so clearly, Jesus was near. The children were singing and clapping their hands with visions of a baby being born in … Continue reading The Night Before Christmas
Words Aren’t Enough
When we grasp who Jesus is and what He's done for us, words aren't enough to express the joy in our hearts. The prophecies of the coming Messiah were detailed in the Old Testament, yet the only ones who waited anxiously for the birth of their Savior were the shepherds, so God told them first. … Continue reading Words Aren’t Enough
If Only…
If only everyone could know what Jesus did for them on the cross, they'd rejoice. They'd see He defeated sin and death, rose from the grave to give them eternal life, and promised to take care of them on this earth. Christians rejoice this Christmas season because we know Jesus is the fulfilled promise of … Continue reading If Only…
Things are About to Change
We're surrounded by wars, increased crime, horrible viruses, and irregular natural disasters—and it's getting worse every day. But it's all going to end soon because Jesus is getting ready to return and take back His world. He won't come as a humble lamb but as a mighty lion, King over all the earth. It sounds … Continue reading Things are About to Change
Life IS Good
Sometimes, it's hard to see the good things in life. But as Christians, we must discipline ourselves to see the good because life IS good despite our surroundings. We live IN this world, but we no longer belong TO it. We can take all of our problems to Jesus and trust Him to lead us … Continue reading Life IS Good
Rejoice Always!
As Christians living in this sinful world, we'll have troubles just as Jesus warned us. Yet, we can still rejoice despite our problems because we know that Jesus will bring us through them all. And when we focus on what God has prepared for us—an eternity in a perfect world with Him—we rejoice all the … Continue reading Rejoice Always!
Today Could Be the Day
The world around us is falling apart with its immorality and wickedness. Yet, as Christians amid this chaos and confusion, we rejoice because Jesus warned us that these things would happen. He's given us this time of grace to repent and come to Him, and when we accept Jesus as our Savior, the One who … Continue reading Today Could Be the Day
We Woke up This Morning
This world is not a fun place to be in anymore, but we woke up this morning, so our job here isn't done yet. Today, we can smile at someone and let them know they're important. We can share the gospel with those who don't know Jesus and give them hope. We can help those … Continue reading We Woke up This Morning
Our Greatest Joy
Our greatest joy as Christians is being able to come to God in prayer and know that regardless of the time, He'll hear AND answer our petitions. Prayer strengthens our relationship with Jesus and fills our hearts with peace and joy! It gives us the confidence to know that regardless of what we're going through, … Continue reading Our Greatest Joy
Don’t Be Discouraged!
Many people are discouraged and bound in fear because the world is in a mess. Governments are in chaos, a world war is brewing in the Middle East, a pandemic is restricting our freedoms, poverty is rising, and threatening natural disasters are increasing. Yet, for us who know Jesus as our Savior, we are at … Continue reading Don’t Be Discouraged!
Live for Today
Many of us look beyond today and focus on a day up ahead. We miss the reality that TODAY is the ONLY day we have because there is NO promise for a tomorrow—not in this world, anyway. God created today for us, and regardless of the weather outside or what's brewing around us or what … Continue reading Live for Today
Happy New Year!
Today is the beginning of a new year! As Christians, God will not only bless us, but He'll help us be a blessing and share His love and grace with those who don't know Jesus. Our New Year's resolution is to commit each new day to the Lord, rejoice and give Him thanks for our … Continue reading Happy New Year!
It’s Not Business as Usual
When the angel told the shepherds that their Savior had been born, they rejoiced and then went to the barn and saw Jesus lying in the manger. They worshiped the baby because they knew that He was God's Son, their Messiah, who would save them from their sins and rule over them as King. And … Continue reading It’s Not Business as Usual
Smile, God Loves You! 