Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." --John 8:12 (NLT) A few years ago, I heard this inspiring little Christmas story. There was once a [...]

"Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls." 1 Peter 1:8-9 When you were growing up, was Christmas all about the [...]

"No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father." --Matthew 5:15-16 (NLT) I've [...]

"You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully." --2 Corinthians 9:7 (NLT) A few years ago, on the day before Thanksgiving, my parents and I had dinner at Village Inn. In the entryway, they had [...]

"Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever." --Psalm 106:1 "Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." --1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) Two weeks ago, as you may remember, Chaplain Tim and I got to attend my grandpa's [...]

"And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today or our worries about tomorrow--not even the powers of Hell can separate us from God's love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below--indeed, nothing in [...]