Think about the friends that you spend the most time with. Now, how many of those people do not follow Jesus?
Read MoreAmerican adults spend about one-third of their lives at work. That’s a lot of time!
Read MoreOne of my favorite things is being at home with my family around me: the grandkids hanging out, my children laughing and talking, lots of food. I am so grateful for a family that loves each other and loves the Lord.
Read MoreWhen Jesus gave the Great Commission to His followers, He said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Often, we focus on the “of all nations” part, and that part is really important.
Read MoreWhere is the Christ Child in your Christmas? If you’re not sure, please know that this can be the most wonderful holiday you have ever known.
Read MoreDid you know there are actually two Christmases? One is the Christmas of commercialism and overeating, overdrinking, and overspending.
Read MoreWith Christmas in the air, I wonder: Where is the Child whose birthday we celebrate? During the first Christmas, angels visited shepherds with their flocks at night
Read MoreThe Christmas season is wonderful. Whoever invented it deserves a crown in heaven!
Read MoreHow many of you parents have said to your kids, “Christmas isn’t about receiving, it’s about giving?” It can be hard, though, when everything on TV and the internet says, ask for more, more, more!
Read MoreChristmas often means inviting people to your home, whether it’s family, neighbors, or co-workers. We often work hard to create the perfect holiday, making sure everyone is comfortable and welcome.
Read MoreWhere I live in Oregon doesn’t get much snow at Christmas time. It’s often grey and rainy.
Read MoreI am always at home over Christmas, celebrating at the Palau Association Christmas party, attending events at my church, and enjoying my family. But it’s amazing how quickly “staying home for the holidays” can turn into “I’m never home during the holidays.”
Read MoreHave you ever considered what life might be like if there was no Christmas? I mean, if Jesus had never been born?
Read MoreSo many people are surviving, but not really living. Christmas movies and TV shows depict the holidays as being about presents and Santa Claus.
Read MoreA man once said to me, “Luis, how can I possibly be joyful at Christmas? I was unfaithful to my wife, and she left me years ago. Now, I’m alone, and filled with regret.”
Read MoreA few years ago, Think Finance, a provider of payday loans, did a survey of 1,000 Americans and found that 45% of them would prefer to skip Christmas.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered if there is life after death? I once met a businessman named Ben who seemed to have it all.
Read MoreDo you remember hearing the biblical accounts of Jesus’ miracles when you were in Sunday School? He healed the blind and the sick.
Read MoreGod is not performance-driven. That means He won’t love you any more or any less based on how you do.
Read MoreDo you believe God has something more in store for your life? There was a time in my life when I wanted to become a banker.
Read More