December 23, 2023
My father was born in the Ukraine and spent his first fifteen years there. One Christmas his two older brothers bought a German-made Christmas musical wind-up tree stand for their parents. It was mechanical and played Silent Night. Their gift brought great delight to this family of ten.
Read more →December 22, 2023
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.
Read more →December 22, 2023
God knows our own hearts get nicked and scraped and stained by the weariness of life at times. We carry on and do our best. We bolster our courage and find the good. Yet we get tired, and our souls can get dry and parched.
Read more →December 21, 2023
“Would you mind telling me why you’re so happy?” “Sho,” she said. “Christmas is coming and dat baby Jesus---He make me laugh. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.” Psalm 16:8-9
Read more →December 21, 2023
In Matthew 1:23 God called himself Immanuel, which means God with us. Not just God made us,
Read more →December 19, 2023
The wonderful time of Advent is upon us. Unfortunately, it is also a time of busyness when we rush around madly trying to find just the right present for a family member or friend.
Read more →December 17, 2023
The story of Christmas is the story of God’s love. A love that was willing to give what was most precious to save a dying world. God so loved, that he gave his Son.
Read more →December 16, 2023
There is no condemnation for those who receive Jesus Christ as their Savior. The believer's penalty for sin is paid, and he can stand blameless before God.
Read more →December 14, 2023
The goal of our walk with Jesus is to come to know him as our shepherd just as intimately as he knows the Father.
Read more →December 13, 2023
Christmas is coming! There are loved ones to see, gifts to give, baking to share. We prepare our homes for the celebration.
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