Don was a 65-year-old man who had battled alcoholism pretty much all his life. Years of hard living was written all over him. Then at age 64 he finally received Jesus Christ as his Savior. Don knew that he had been forgiven, but he still lived with a bit of doubt.
Read MoreThere is a beautiful story in the Bible about a woman who had been bleeding for twelve years. She had suffered through many unsuccessful treatments, and had spent all she had on doctors.
Read MoreMany people seem to have deleted the words “sin” and “guilt” from their vocabulary. In doing so, they have made the word “forgiveness” meaningless.
Read MoreWe all have a compulsion to protect ourselves and the people we love. We crave safety and security. But even if you were the richest person alive, you could not guard against every danger and difficulty.
Read MoreRecent circumstances in our world have left many of us feeling so out of control.
There is an amazing account in the Bible of Jesus in a boat on a lake with His friends. In the soothing motion of the boat, Jesus, a man at peace, fell asleep.
Read MoreOne of the things I remember from childhood ballet lessons is that when you’re spinning, you have to fix your eyes in one direction or else you will lose your balance.
Read MoreWhen I was a boy I came home from school one day to learn that my mother had been diagnosed with cancer and would be having surgery immediately. I felt as though life had just become desperately unstable, but my parents turned to God in the midst of their distress.
Read MoreThink 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 MoreAre you afraid of death and suffering? Very often, we don’t think about death until we’re faced with it- until we have to truly think about what happens when we die.
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 MoreEvery Christmas, my kids rush to unpack all the decorations. And while their primary focus is decorating the tree, I carefully unwrap the Nativity scene and put it in its spot right on the mantel.
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.
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