God can make our lives new, giving us a fresh start. He wipes out past mistakes, letting us begin again.
12/31/2008 by Tim Archer
Tom Norvell looks at how the disciples must have felt right after Jesus' death and then talks about a year ending and the New Year beginning.
12/30/2008 by Tom Norvell
Phil Ware reflects upon the star the Magi saw and puts it in its context of astrologers from Iran who recognized Jesus as King of the Jews and the religious leaders among the Jews who tried to kill him.
12/29/2008 by Phil Ware
Tony Thompson helps us put Christmas in perspective: God loves us!
12/28/2008 by Tony Thompson
Patrick Odum reflects on a Matthews who is a scientist who determined the star when Jesus was born and reminds us that it is not the star, but the one to whom it pointed, that is important.
12/27/2008 by Patrick D. Odum
Danny Sims gives us a staccato version of the birth of Jesus and the following narratives about His first trip to the Temple.
12/26/2008 by Danny Sims
The things that make Christmas so special are available to the Christian all year long.
12/25/2008 by Steve Ridgell
Tom Norvell describes what it is like to be ready for Christmas on Christmas eve and wonders what it was like for God on the eve of His Son's birth into the world.
12/24/2008 by Tom Norvell
Rubel Shelly reminds us that Christmas can be a time where we escape the realities of the world and rejoice.
12/23/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware talks about the significance of shepherds being found at the manger of Jesus.
12/22/2008 by Phil Ware
Ron Rose shares a new word, w00t, that means joy in gamer language, that has entered our common communication language.
12/21/2008 by Ron Rose
Russ Lawson reminds us that even during these troubling times that God is at work to take care of us.
12/20/2008 by Russ Lawson
Rubel Shelly reminds us that if we celebrate a holiday, we should do it to honor the Lord.
12/19/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Mike Barres rejoices in the birth of Jesus as our Savior, but also reminds us that He must also be our Lord!
12/18/2008 by Mike Barres
Perhaps because of the familiarity of the depiction of the birth of the Savior we fail to focus on just what an impact it had on the lives of all mankind.
12/17/2008 by Kay Talley
Jenny Runkel admits that Christmas really stresses her out and she finds a way to cope.
12/16/2008 by Jenny Runkel
Phil Ware uses the story of the angels in Luke chapters 1 and 2 to remind us that Jesus' birth is something that should amaze us!
12/15/2008 by Phil Ware
Tom Norvell reminds us that a step in the right direction is a good beginning.
12/14/2008 by Tom Norvell
Bill Sherrill challenges us to judge our success based on our hearts and our service.
12/13/2008 by Bill Sherrill
Rubel Shelly reminds us that even in a season when folks have less than they are used to having, if they look they will actually find that they have more.
12/12/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Rob Frazier writes about why he puts up Christmas lights and how each of us has some light to share with others.
12/11/2008 by Rob Frazier
The story of Horatio Spafford and his great hymn "When Peace Like a River" still inspires and encourages all of us who suffer.
12/10/2008 by Tim Archer
Ron Rose talks about a real Secret Santa or two and reminds us that we can be a blessing to others and be one too.
12/09/2008 by Ron Rose
Phil Ware reminds us of the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, lived out in hard times, when God did the glorious and amazing things and longs to do them again in our day.
12/08/2008 by Phil Ware
Mike Barres reminds us that discouragements can leave an emotional residue and keep us from living as we should, but we can do some things to live as God would have us live!
12/07/2008 by Mike Barres