I'm so thankful for the freedom we have in our nation to vote. It's our chance to be heard, to have a voice. And reality is, many people have fought hard in years long before ours, to keep our nation free, to make it possible for us to even exercise our right to vote. There's great power in that. May we never take it for granted. For many in our nation, a new season of potential change brings … [Read more...] about Prayer for Our Leaders and Nation: 12 Verses of Hope
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For Those Who Are Grieving at Christmas: A Prayer of Hope
(Guest post by Dena Johnson) If I could sum up 2016 with one word it would be loss. Yes, we have had some wonderful blessings this year, but the blessings have been far outweighed by huge losses. And, as the holidays approach, the losses are weighing even heavier upon our hearts. I’ve spent the last eight months doing everything I can to keep my faith strong, to trust God. But this week, … [Read more...] about For Those Who Are Grieving at Christmas: A Prayer of Hope
A Prayer to Keep Jesus First this Christmas
“And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 No room for them. No vacancy. No place. Words that still seem to hang close, even today. In a world that seeks to crowd Jesus out, where busyness abounds, and hearts are stirred to focus on other things, it can be hard sometimes to choose … [Read more...] about A Prayer to Keep Jesus First this Christmas
Don’t Let the Enemy Steal Your Christmas: 5 Ways to Stand Guard
There’s a thief in this world. He's cunning and evil, deceitful and cruel. And he’s on the prowl. Maybe hot on your trail, even today. His one mission is simply this - “to steal, kill, and destroy…” John 10:10 Don’t let him steal your Christmas. He’ll try, you know. You may not even realize it until it’s too late. Distractions. Busyness. Resentments. Media hype. The quest for more … [Read more...] about Don’t Let the Enemy Steal Your Christmas: 5 Ways to Stand Guard
Who the Bible Says Jesus Is: 50 Titles and Names of Our Savior
The Bible is filled with many references to who Jesus is, His life, His Lordship, and what He came to do. Here’s just some of those names, titles, and verses from God’s Word. As we read through, we can’t help but give Him thanks and praise, Our Savior and Lord who sets us free… 50 Names and Titles of Jesus: 1. Almighty One – “…who is and who was and who is to come, the … [Read more...] about Who the Bible Says Jesus Is: 50 Titles and Names of Our Savior
That Powerful Moment in A Charlie Brown Christmas: Just Drop the Blanket
(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