Be careful. That thing you’re being critical of just might be a “God” thing. And when you really think about it, the Christmas story really is a “family affair.” (No pun intended.) I’ll talk about the “affair” part in just a moment. But the Incarnation and the advent of Christ is all about a “family,” […]
Hope for When You’re Feeling “Blue”
December 26, 2011 by
Down? Depressed? Bummed? “Blue?” No matter how you say it, it can happen to all of us (and does). Even the most “spiritual.” Especially after a big holiday (like Christmas) or a “high” in life (like speaking before a crowd or doing an outreach). There’s a let down, a “sadness” that can overtake. And we’re […]
Christmas and the Second Coming
December 23, 2011 by
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you.” (Zechariah 9:9) The Old Testament book of Zechariah is a fascinating book. If you want to know about the last days and the end of the world, it’s a great place to go. One of […]
What Decorations? (A Family Christmas Memory)
December 21, 2011 by
It was just over a week until Christmas (last Friday). And as I was leaving work, a coworker of mine said, “Mike, where are the decorations? You’re usually the one that motivates us.” It was true. The “motivator” part, but moreso, no decorations in the office this year (except for my manger scene at my […]
The Story of Christmas [infographic]
December 19, 2011 by
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Top 10 Signs Your Child Might Be the Son of God
December 5, 2011 by
So What About the “Santa” Hats?
December 2, 2011 by
I was a Catholic school boy in 4th grade. (I was a good boy, too, my mom always says.) That’s when it happened. I heard my classmates talking about how Santa wasn’t real. “No,” I thought. “It couldn’t be?” I was devastated. I didn’t say a word until I got home. That’s when my mom […]
Holiday Season Heartache
November 28, 2011 by
“Tend … the flock of God … Not domineering [as arrogant, dictatorial, and overbearing persons] over those in your charge.” (1 Peter 5:2a, 3a; Amplified) Can I just be honest with you? If you’re a minister, preacher, on staff, even a volunteer at a church, the holiday / Christmas season can be (and is many […]
The Star of Christmas
November 28, 2011 by
3 Challenges Mary and Joseph Overcame (in 30 seconds)
November 28, 2011 by
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