(A Guest Post by Jason Soroski) This week A Charlie Brown Christmas aired on national prime time television for the 5oth time. In a world where the latest greatest technology is outdated in a matter of months, and social media trends come and go in a matter of days, 50 years of anything becomes quite meaningful. I am a fan of all things nostalgic and all things Christmas, and so when the two … [Read more...] about That Powerful Moment in A Charlie Brown Christmas: Just Drop the Blanket
Hope
No Matter What, God Is Still on the Throne
“The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all.” Psalm 103:19 He came home from school wearing his "I voted" sticker and slumped into the chair. My 6 yr. old son, lover of all things sports related, had just “voted” for the first time in his elementary school’s mock election - vote for your favorite team sport. Apparently, his choice was not the most … [Read more...] about No Matter What, God Is Still on the Throne
Honoring Billy Graham on His 98th Birthday: 40 Powerful Quotes
Today is Billy Graham's 98th birthday. Through the years, his life has been a powerful example of living boldly for our Lord, with much compassion and love for others. Like many of you, I'm so thankful for the chance to have heard him preach years ago, and am inspired still today by the impact of his life and ministry. Franklin Graham recently told the Charlotte Observer Newspaper about his … [Read more...] about Honoring Billy Graham on His 98th Birthday: 40 Powerful Quotes
The Power of a Grateful Heart: 21 Verses of Thanks to God
We have so much to be grateful for in this life, each and every day. But reality is that sometimes constant life demands, struggles, and worries give more room to defeat than to a heart of thanks. Or we forget, in the midst of busyness and pressures, just to pause and give thanks, for all that God has done, and continues to do in our lives. Sometimes it really is a sacrifice to offer praise and … [Read more...] about The Power of a Grateful Heart: 21 Verses of Thanks to God
A Prayer for America: 20 Verses of Hope
Sometimes in the midst of heated political battles and uncertain times, it's difficult to even know how to pray or where to begin. We just know we have a deep ache in our hearts that cries out for God's mercy, and a longing to see him heal our land. Maybe other times we wonder how effective our prayers even are. Yet God is faithful, no matter how we feel, and His Presence of power and peace … [Read more...] about A Prayer for America: 20 Verses of Hope
A Prayer to Put on the Armor of God
“Do not be afraid of them; the LORD your God himself will fight for you.” Deut. 3:22 We may forget at times but one thing is true - this world is a battlefield. Day by day, hour by hour, we face a spiritual war and an enemy who’s real. He wants nothing more than to bring defeat, for his main aim is to steal, kill, and destroy. God has a plan for our lives. The enemy has a plan for us too. We … [Read more...] about A Prayer to Put on the Armor of God