Although many people read the account of Jesus’ birth each Christmas, how many slow down and truly reflect on the circumstances surrounding… read more

For some, Christmas is about cultural traditions and social obligations. The centrality of Christ in the Christmas season comes under attack from… read more

Tradition dictates the way many of us celebrate Christmas. We have traditions for how and where we spend time with family, how we decorate, when we… read more

Scripture tells us that the God of all creation has a deep appreciation for the cheerful giver (see 2 Corinthians 9:7). That’s because those… read more

Those of us who are the recipients of God’s amazing gift of salvation have no option but to give of ourselves in gratitude. It is both an… read more

The summary of the Christian faith is this: Because God loved so much, He gave so much. Love brought Jesus down to us so that those who respond to… read more

The Bible says that out of pure love, God gave. What did He give? A token of Himself? Ten percent of Himself? A day out of His busy schedule? A few… read more

When God wanted to show us His love, He gave. And He gave everything. Only in heaven will we come close to grasping the unity of the Godhead and what… read more

“God so loved the world . . .” (John 3:16). You cannot find a statement like this in any other religion. They all say, “Strive… read more

Our culture most certainly recognizes Christmas as the season of giving. Believers and unbelievers alike see it as a time of gifting, celebrating,… read more

Scientists and psychologists alike have researched different ways to overcome fear. Some believe they can develop drugs to combat phobias, while… read more

In Psalm 100, the psalmist instructs us: “Shout for joy to the Lord, . . . Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. .… read more

Read Luke 17. How can we live a life that is truly thankful? … read more

Throughout the Old Testament, we see God as our caring, protective shepherd: … read more

Read Luke 15:11-32. Too often we see men and women who are living like the older brother in this story, and we can’t even tell there’s a… read more

At the core of most world religions is the desire to appease a god or gods to attain favor in the afterlife. Followers live in fear of upsetting… read more

In the Middle East, the relationship between the shepherd and the sheep is special. Sheep know their shepherd’s voice, and they follow him when… read more

There is a tree that grows in the tropics called the banyan tree. This particular tree’s height, spread, and trunk thickness make it a glorious… read more

Jesus offered all of us a sure way to experience peace, contentment, and complete satisfaction. In John, He tells us: “I am the bread of life.… read more

A few years ago, there were a number of scientific writings dealing with the nova experience (from the Latin word novus or “new”). The… read more