There is nothing like Christmas, a birthday festival with lights, decorations, the giving of gifts, and hearts warmed with the presence of Jesus Christ! An elite celebration of a wondrously most holy occurrence that only faith could justify. Granted, the birth of Jesus over 2,000 years ago was nothing like how we observe it today […]
Because of the Cross, we can declare our faith over the blessings of the Lord. Although there are some perspectives to consider when we speak of blessings: To one person it could be a big deal, while to another person the same blessing is ordinary. For this reason, we need to consider how we view
Christmas is the most wonderful mystery ever! The mystery isn’t in the bright lights, the decorated trees, the numerous ornaments, the shopping, Christmas cards or special gifts – it’s found in the heart of humanity. Each year we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ (the Lamb and the Lion). And God, with loving kindness and
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How’s your heart doing these days? Aside from the fact that you know you’re still alive, what’s going on in there? Let’s talk about the heart, the physical, emotional, and spiritual heart. Makes good sense to wonder about our heart’s health, since the heart is one of the most essential organs of the body. The
If you’ve ever been lost in a mess (physical, financial, relational, emotional, spiritual, mental) of any sort, or caught up in the mist of continually swirling circumstances, your hope meter may need some adjustment. When this happened to me recently, I sought encouragement and refreshment for my soul from the Lord in prayer. At first,
Boys, young men, old men, fathers, brothers, grandfathers, uncles, godfathers, or friends – we all have men in our lives. Who we are today has foundational clues to who the men around us were as we matured. Those of us who had fathers (or father figures) that were strong role models tell a different story
Part II Resurrection Sunday is a remembrance of suffering and death, so why are we celebrating? What is our point of reference for our now lives? Where does this revelation of Jesus Christ even come from? Simple, it is all a part of God’s plan to save sin-sick man! It’s genius that God arranged for
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Part 1 Childhood memories. Easter Sunday involved dyeing hardboiled eggs with my grandfather. There was an Easter basket filled with jellybeans, yellow chicks, chocolate eggs, and an assortment of hard candies, and a platter with fruit. My grandmother cooked a big dinner, including dessert from scratch (pineapple coconut cake was my favorite). Went to church
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Women make a difference in the world, as we work in the home, manage careers, and serve in places of ministry. We advocate for change, as God first changes us. He knows that we are not perfect and he reminds us that his strength is made perfect in our weakness, He knows our nature, and
During the Holiday season (Christmas, Hanukah, Eid al-Fitr, Three Kings, Kwanza), people have been focused on the Light of the World, gifts, merriment, children’s wishes, and favorite foods. The year of covid-19 Christmas changed our focus in many ways. While many people have had some sadness during the holidays for numerous reasons, 2020 gives the
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