We have just finished celebrating the birth of Jesus. Now as we are putting our decorations and tree trimmings away it is a good time to think about his childhood?After his birth, we read about Mary and Joseph taking Jesus to the temple as required by the Law of the...
First-time grandparents are usually pretty excited when they become a grandparent. Few things provide more of a rush than holding that new grandson or granddaughter for the first time. Fifteen and half years later, I still remember that moment as though it were...
“We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works,which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 It’s important that our grandchildren see themselves as valuable and precious. The Christmas season is a good time to share with them...
By Guest Blogger: Max Elliot Anderson You might say that I’ve become something of an expert in understanding why many children don’t enjoy reading. Eleven years ago, I began a research project into why I hadn’t enjoyed reading, even into my adult life. Actually, I...
“The gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord” Romans 6:23 We celebrate Christmas because God sent his son, Jesus to live on this earth, die for our sins, and give us the gift of eternal life. During this Christmas season as we are giving gifts to...
In the midst of overwhelming tragedy, Job responds to the foolish ‘wisdom’ of his friends with a measure of sarcasm: “Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes food? Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?” While the obvious...
“Pray for each other so you may be healed.” James 5:16 Pray for the deployed troops during this Christmas season and their families. It’s hard to imagine how difficult it must be for them. Many military kids will miss their fathers or mothers during at Christmas. Many...
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths… (Eph. 4:29) Have you ever noticed how political discussions have a way of bringing out the worst in people. Does the degree of verbal slander between candidates and the angry comments of much of the general...
“One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty works.” Psalms 145:5 One of the ways you can tell of God’s mighty works during this Christmas season is to choose a Bible verse that has been meaningful to you to pray for your...
We are fond of referring to our brave soldiers and service men and women as those who lay their lives on the line for us to defend our freedom. But do we know what freedom really means any more? If our grandchildren were to ask us what freedom means, what would you...