During our Christmas Eve service our pastor reminded us why God spoke to the shepherds about the birth of Jesus. He could have chosen any group, but He chose the lowly shepherds. Why? It’s because God usually chooses those who are silent. We all need to find quietness in each day so that we may …
Scottish born author Robert Lewis Stevenson is best known for works such as Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. But none of his legendary work is more meaningful than a prayer he once penned: “Loving God, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the …
As believers, let’s give more love to those who disagree with us and less dogma and self-righteousness. One smile originating in our hearts will open more doors than a thousand talking points. “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35) “Though we cannot think alike may …
C.S. Lewis once said, “Miracles are a retelling in small letters of the very same story which is written across the whole world in letters too large for some of us to see.” “Miracles are not contrary to nature, but only contrary to what we know about nature.”(Augustine) ““The virgin will conceive and give birth …
As believers we have a responsibility in the way we represent Christ to not only our families and those we influence, but also to people who may be observing us who we don’t know. Consider what Paul said: “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.”(Colossians 4:5) “The …
When we trust in Christ, we make an exchange—our sin for His righteousness. Our sin was poured into Christ at His crucifixion. His righteousness is poured in to us at our conversion. No man can boast about his own righteousness, since any righteousness we may have is a gift from God. “God made him who …
You won’t live right if you don’t think right. “Your glass isn’t half empty. Your glass isn’t half full. Your glass is overflowing!” (Levi Lusco) “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will …
Whatever challenges we face, as children of God, we know that we are not alone. Each Christmas we are reminded of Immanuel, “God with us.” “Christmas has a deeper significance to followers of Jesus… Christmas is the season of Immanuel. We celebrate the good news that He is near, that He cares for us, and …
One of the most frustrating things for a coach is to see his players “go through the motions.” Their bodies are present but their hearts are not. Many times, God sees that in our relationship with Him. These three things help me when I find myself going through the motions:1. Each time we pray, read …