MERRY CHRISTMAS
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the...
WHAT IS CHRISTMAS LIKE WHERE HE LIVES?
This week as we approach Christmas Day, I am reminded of the importance of what it represents. As we go about our week with the busyness, hustle and bustle and chaos, we need to remember that without Christ there...
WHEN SAYING YOU’RE SORRY IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO
Recently I talked to a father who felt he had made a huge mistake with one of his children—he had accused his fourteen year old daughter of stealing in a Wal-Mart. The police called him to come to the...
‘TIS BETTER TO HAVE LOVED AND LOST
I remember . . . her hazel eyes captured me so easily. I loved to make her laugh, and smile, and just . . . be happy. I sit in the dark now and gaze at the brightly colored...
IF MISSIONS LANGUISH
“If missions languish, it is because the whole life of godliness is feeble. The command to go everywhere and preach to everybody is not obeyed until the will is lost by self-surrender in the will of God. Living, praying,...
CONSIDER THE COST
Consider the cost when Christians ignore Jesus’ commands to sell their possessions and give to the poor and instead choose to spend their resources on better comforts, larger homes, nicer cars, and more stuff. Consider the cost when these...
THE KEY INGREDIENT FOR A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE
Although it seems that dedication and commitment should be cornerstones of every marriage, it’s not always the case. Men seem to struggle with the concept more than women. But no matter what we do in life these two characteristics...
WHEN IT’S PAINFUL TO WALK THE WALK
I want everyone to believe I have it together. That’s important to most of us, isn’t it—for others to see us as strong and courageous in the face of trouble? But those who see us as pillars of strength...
WARNING: NOT FOR PANSIES
The average congregation may view their church as a local church with a missions program. But in reality, the church should be a global church with a missions purpose. There is no room for mediocrity in spreading the Gospel....
WHEN YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW IT FEELS
I didn’t know Mack very well—he was almost a stranger to me. So it took me by surprise when he said, “tell me how it feels.” I stared at him, wondering if he had mistaken me for someone else....