Let’s start a prayer revolution in the New Year
We must stand in the gap for our leaders. We must lift up our nation with all its faults before the throne of God and pray that He continues to work in our midst.
Do You Have a Christmas Heart?
Why is it so difficult for us to reject the lure of commercialism and turn to the heart of the One who came down for one purpose?
Can We Give Better Gifts?
In a world fraught with greed and selfishness, each Christ-follower should examine his giving in light of the Christmas promise.
How Are You Spending Your Days?
What is more important than to be surrounded by family and friends who love us in spite of our faults and failures? Nothing in my book!
Let’s Change the Face of Christmas Commercialism
In his book, “100 Days of Kindness: Spreading Happiness, Joy, and Love with 100 Acts of Random Kindness!” author Jacob Reimer writes in the introduction, “The pursuit of selflessness is truly a noble one.”
Living a Life of Giving Thanks
“Though some tongues just love the taste of gossip, those who follow Jesus have better uses for language than that. Don’t talk dirty or silly. That kind of talk doesn’t fit our style. Thanksgiving is our dialect”—Ephesians 5:4 (MSG). As I write this, election day is still four days away. I, for one, will be glad when it’s over. I pray that those who have spewed hatred across the airwaves, on social media and through other means of communication will be able to step back and give thanks, whether their candidate won or lost. True followers of Christ know that …
Are you wrestling with the past?
We’ve all suffered at the hands of friends as well as family members. The pain of betrayal can leave us with invisible scars, but scars nevertheless.
Seven Ways to Discover More “Awe” in Your Life
According to psychologist Dacher Keltner, “Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast or beyond human scale, that transcends our current understanding of things.
Are you the hands and feet of Jesus?
“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality”—Romans 12:13 (NLT). “Roll it, Carol!” It was yet another reminder from a friend to follow instructions. The metal walker I have to use after knee replacement surgery is outfitted with wheels for a reason. Rolling instead of lifting the contraption is actually easier and safer. I couldn’t figure out why I was having trouble with this simple task. Discharge instructions from the hospital required I have someone with me at home 24/7 for at least the first four to five days. Living alone …