This week I’m taking time to think deeply about what Christmas really means to those who have put their faith in Jesus. I hope to present “seven gifts” that Jesus gave us when He left heaven to enter our earthly dimension in human form. Gift #1 – Jesus was born so that we could be …
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Seven Days Of Christmas Gifts – Day 1
As we approach Christmas Day, it’s so very easy to get caught up in the preparations for “the big day” and forget to take in the wonder of what Christmas really means. We’re a week away … seven days left to ponder a few life-changing truths about the first time God entered His creation. Why …
Giving The Gift Of The Gospel
Today I am doing something I never do. It feels like shameless self-promotion which is why I am very uncomfortable doing it. I want to encourage you to consider purchasing some of our devotional books as gifts this year. I have a daughter whose love language is "gifts" and she speaks it so well. She's …
Draw Near At Christmas
Today, we begin our journey toward Christmas. Growing up in a Baptist church, we didn’t celebrate Advent like some denominations do. In fact, the first time I experienced a family gathering around an Advent candle, I was already married with at least one child. But I did understand the anticipation of waiting for Christmas, and …
Familiar Words That Still Speak
When I was born, the world was a different place. In America, many families were still living the “Father Knows Best,” “Leave It To Beaver,” kind of life, where dad went to work and mom stayed home. For me, the days were pretty simple. Get up, go to school, come home, do your chores and …
The Way Of The Word 