“Psst….your __________ is showing.” Many women whisper this warning to alert of wardrobe malfunctions and avoid embarrassment. This can be very helpful, but what most of us need even more is for someone to whisper, “Psst….your attitude is showing, and it’s not a good...
How is Your Peace?
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:14)Peace is one of the most beloved themes of Christmas. I remember often experiencing a few moments of Christmas peace while sitting in our living room on Christmas morning. All the...
Good Gifts, Perfect Gifts
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17 In the Christmas season, do you spend a lot of time thinking (and stressing) about finding the perfect...
The Thrill of Hope
“...Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14) Mary was frightened. The animals were restless as they felt the tension build. Mary had never known such pain. It consumed every part of her body and being. How she...
Tis the Season to Be…
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but we can often unintentionally miss out on the most important part of the season. Our friend and “professional encourager” Pastor Dale Cunningham shares some helpful insights and practical steps to help us intentionally keep...
How is Your Peace?
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:14) Peace is one of the most beloved themes of Christmas. I remember often experiencing a few moments of Christmas peace while sitting in our living room on Christmas morning. All the...
Revealing Hearts
“Head knowledge without heart knowledge is worse than useless; but when the head and the heart join forces, it changes our lives forever.” - David Jeremiah During the Christmas season, Jesus Christ is mentioned in songs and displayed abundantly across social media and...
The Power of Presence
“If COVID doesn’t kill me, then the loneliness will.” This heartbreaking statement was made by a man in a nursing home who had not been able to see his loved ones for months. A close friend of ours has not been able to see her aged mother in a nursing home for over 7...