"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." --Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) With all of the holiday festivities happening around you, does life still seem empty? Maybe you're like I once was, and you can [...]
"The word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." "So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen [...]
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." --John 3:16 (NLT) Did you ever go to summer camp when you were a kid? There were two major camps in my life, and I wanted [...]
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." --Matthew 5:16 (NIV) What special memories does Christmas have for you? As a child, I loved Christmastime. I still remember shopping for Mom and Dad's presents in fancy department stores in downtown [...]
"Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom." --Psalm 90:12 (NLT) When it comes to the Christmas season, I freely confess I am one of "those people". As soon as November begins, I'm breaking out the Christmas wreaths and introducing Christmas jewelry into my wardrobe. And of course, [...]
"You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!" --Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) Those of us who know Christ should also have his peace in our lives, but sadly, a good example of what many of our Christian lives are like can be found in the famous [...]