“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
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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
On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
Lots of headline news swirling around in our world these weeks. Difficult stories, political battles, wars with words, suffering, unrest, uncertainty, terrorist threats, disaster, violence, and evil. The images and stories can often leave us feeling overwhelmed with fear and worry, for our children, for the future, for believers, and for our nation. Yet God's Truth breaks through all that … [Read more...] about On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand