This week, of all weeks, is the centerpiece of our Christian life. Our Lord’s birth is the reason for the fun-filled, wildly decorative, frenzied gift exchange of Christmas. But Easter…oh, Easter! It is the celebration of God’s greatest gift to us. By His death and resurrection, those who believe in Him will receive the gift of eternal life. Eternal Life…. Read More
Are You a Person or a Pretzel?
Dr. Steve Maraboli hit the nail on the head when he said, “If you fuel your journey on the opinions of others, you are going to run out of gas.” At one point or another, we have all been guilty of bending, twisting and changing who we are and what we believe in for one reason….to gain someone else’s approval…. Read More
You Would Have None Of It! Ugh.
I’ve had one of those weeks, actually a few weeks, where the same scriptures and conversations keep coming up over and over again! So I’m thinking that God’s trying to tell me something.
The Purpose of Christmas: Celebration, Salvation and Reconciliation
‘Tis the Season to be shopping, wrapping, baking and attending countless Christmas parties! All of it fun, but stressful and overwhelming all the same. The best gift I gave myself was taking the time to read a little book by Rick Warren called “The Purpose of Christmas”. My gift to you is a recap of his powerful message…