With little time left to complete Christmas preparations, let’s not be too frenzied to find His gift of peace.
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Jump-Start Joy
“Joy to the World” begins a classic Christmas carol. Do you feel joyful? How has this year been? Do you feel you have much to celebrate? When you’ve had a tough year, a year of character building, shall we say; it can be wearing, causing warring emotions inside. As Christians, we know the “right” answer….
Jesus’ Question: Do You Love Me More?
It’s time to prepare for Christmas. Buying, wrapping, cooking, baking, decorating- all fun festivities of the season. But Jesus might ask the question: Do You Love Me More?
Desperate for Hope
If you’ve had a long, hard year and struggle to wait expectantly, look to the greatest gift of Christmas to allow your heart to hope once more.
A Peaceful Christmas Season
When the hustle and bustle saps the joy of the season, it’s time to sit at the feet of Jesus to learn what this holiday is all about.
Not Feeling Thankful?
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 NIV Soon, those of us in the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving. We remember what the Pilgrims did, thanking God for seeing them through their first year here in their settlement. They…
A Habit of Thanksgiving
“What is a Thanksgiving Box?” our youngest daughter asked our oldest. “It was a decorated shoe box we would fill with strips of paper outlining what we are thankful for. We’d fill it all year long and then open it on Thanksgiving Day.” Our seventeen-year-old recounted with a nostalgic smile on her lips. “Why don’t…
With Sincere Thanksgiving
The moment I awoke, the worries flooded my mind. I had grave concerns, troubles on my heart, and loved ones facing challenges. I began my daily exercise routine, turning on the praise music. Listen to the words. Recall God is bigger than any and all of these concerns, I told myself. I refocused on the…
Invitation Without Reservation
Years ago, I prayed a dangerous prayer: Lord, Do whatever You need to do. I prayed over a very specific situation. Something I had no answer for. One that required a miracle. That answer? Cancer. My personal diagnosis of cancer. That was the answer to help someone else. And God did come through. And yes,…
Waiting with Expectation
I recall being pregnant with our first child: the joy, the anticipation, the excitation. I was ecstatic! I couldn’t wait to meet that child! I would daydream of all the places we’d take her and all the things our little family would do together. I imagined how wonderful life would be- even though I knew…