As children, the idea of Santa Claus sneaking into our homes on Christmas Eve is the pinnacle of excitement. We hang our stockings, leave out cookies and milk, and lie… Continue Reading Eyes of a Child, Heart of a Believer
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and… Continue Reading The Humble Welcome of Jesus
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“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”—Psalm 34:18God is high above us, powerful and holy beyond our imagination. Yet, He chose to… Continue Reading God with Us, God for Us
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Galatians 6:9: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”Luke 16:10: “Whoever can… Continue Reading Little Drops, Lsting Change
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The Magi, some of the first to worship Christ, were foreigners—non-Jewish scholars who traveled from afar. The shepherds, likewise, among the first to worship Him, held a lowly and humble… Continue Reading “The Welcoming Savior: Christ for All People”
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“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who replace darkness with light and light with darkness.” — Isaiah 5:20 During my apologetics course in seminary, a thoughtful… Continue Reading Say Goodbye to the Strawman
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“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thess. 5:18) The power of gratitude is truly remarkable. It has the ability to… Continue Reading A Truly Happy Thanksgiving
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“You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me.” John 5:39 The Pharisees were a group… Continue Reading Scripture’s True Purpose
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“But we know that when He appears, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” 1 John 3:2b A Christian professor I once heard about… Continue Reading Shaping Jesus or Being Shaped by Him?
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Dr. Paul Brand, a pioneering physician, spent much of his career treating leprosy patients in India. Through his work, he discovered that one of the most dangerous aspects of the… Continue Reading The Healing Power of Pain
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“God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant. So just as… Continue Reading An Invitation to God’s Transforming Grace
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“To keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times… Continue Reading Every Rose Has Its Thorn
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