Joy from the Manger for Everyday Life
Out culture shows Christmas as a perpetual happy time. In our minds we create images of people smiling, being comfortable with each other, and celebrating. The reality is that life is hard, not …
Where is the Peace?
Peace is elusive in the the world today. International conflicts raise tensions in far away places. Financial or health uncertainties steal peace of mind. The caregiver of a terminally ill person …
Hope Broke Through Silence
Do you have hope while waiting in silence? Or do you wonder if what you hoped for is worth it, and hope slips away? Throughout centuries, God’s people waited in hope for redemption. Some lost …
Biblical Thanksgiving Prayers
Prayers of thanksgiving are a necessary part of the believer’s life, not just during a season of the year. Gratitude is a spiritual discipline for everyday life. The Bible offers …
Refocus Your Mindset through Simple Praise
Simple praise leads our hearts to God. We drove through the countryside with two of our grandchildren in the backseat. A praise song came on the radio that we had sung in church. Soon we heard little …
Principles for Reconciliation in Marriage
Reconciliation in marriage is challenging, but is worth the effort. Marriage begins with the hope of living happily ever after, as we’ve been taught from fairy tales. However, because …
