More than Just a Baby
Sometimes that manger scene seems so irrelevant. I pondered how the Baby Jesus impacts my life. He is…so much more than just a baby!
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God is Holding Out on Me
God is holding out on me. I don’t think many of us would say it this way, but I think that this is the attitude of our heart sometimes.
Gift Exchange
Christmas Devotional about Jesus Exchanging his Life for Ours. Ephesians 3. The true gift exchange is what Christmas is all about.
People Pleasing – Falling Short of Expectations
A few years ago, in frustration, I finally gave up trying to please my father. Being a people pleaser is, in itself, doomed to failure, anyway.
The Christmas Test
God becoming human is the true message of Christmas. It is a cataclysmic event - a pivotal moment in the history of planet earth.
Loneliness
Have you ever felt lonely? Jesus says “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” Hebrews 13:5 What can we do to help ourselves when we feel lonely, and how can we…
8 Christmas Decorations and Their Meaning
Many of the traditional decorations symbolize something quite significant. They're not just decorations.
Christmas Abundance
I will never forget my first Christmas as a follower of Christ. I was thousands of miles from home, grieving my mother’s passing, battling my addictions, flat broke, and almost out of hope.
Refined by Fire
God is always at work in our lives. Even during seasons of adversity, He wants to accomplish something powerful and good. How should this knowledge affect our response?
Mary’s First Trimester
In our rush toward Christmas and the miracle of Bethlehem, we often ignore the humanness of Mary.
Everyone Should Think about Divorce
“If I had known the impact our divorce would have on our lives and the lives of our children, extended family and friends I would have worked harder
The Gospel According To You
Some readers have wondered why I would quote the likes of Woody Allen and Rabbi Kushner, or make mention of Jimmy Buffet.
Holy Reunion
It had been eight months since I had attended church. No problem, I thought, I pray, watch podcasts, and study God’s Word by myself. It’s all good, right?
The I AM God
By calling Himself I AM what is God saying about himself? I am ever present and I am enough.
Are You a Branded Person?
Don’t accept the brands people place on you. Instead, live for God’s glory and be amazed by what Jesus will do in and through you!
The Effects of Fear
Fear obviously produces anxiety, but it also creates chaos in our lives and even affects those around us. Fear stifles our thinking and actions. What are you afraid of--loss, rejection, poverty, or death?
FLAG ON THE PLAY
As in the game of football, God throws flags on our plays in life. Which kind of heavenly flags are you drawing?
Forgive Again and Again
When Clay Crosse first admitted his sin to his wife Renee, she felt everything any normal woman would feel: anger, resentment, hurt; more anger. She was becoming closed to him. And every time he…
Jesus is the Reason
“This is what I am looking for… the REAL meaning of Christmas!” Read: Luke 2:1-20 Jesus Christ is the real reason for this season.
The Trap of Discouragement
Do you feel stuck in discouragement? Frustration that isn’t handled well may develop into depression. Living in discouragement will divide the mind.
Hear My Heart
An additional truth, incredible as it may seem, is God's personal nearness to us. He chooses to know us and be actively involved in the trials
Shelter Of The Most High
Sometimes, warfare is less about attacking and more about resting in the shelter of Elyon―God Most High.