"Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die.” --John 11:25-26 (NLT) Once, not long ago, a teacher named Doris gave her students an Easter assignment. After telling them about Jesus' [...]
"5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ... Happy New Year!" everyone shouted, as party horns blew and confetti reigned down. Baloons sailed across the room as a real war ensued. In the chaos, streamers were ripped from the walls. Everything grew quiet as a morgue once the food was served, and everyone got down to the [...]
"A Christmas Lesson" “Is there a purpose? Why are we here?” A little boy asked as the yuletide drew near. “I really do hope that someday I will know The reason we stand out here in the snow, Ringing this bell as people walk by While snowflakes descend from out of the sky.” The mother [...]
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." --John 14:27 (NLT) Christmastime is meant to be celebrated with peace and joy. After all, Jesus Christ is the prince of peace, isn't He? But what [...]
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." --Hebrews 13:8 (NLT) After 11 run-around calls to my carrier, my cell phone's signal strength only seemed to be getting worse, but that wasn't the main issue. I felt like it was time to face the fact that I was getting nowhere fast. On the other [...]
"Long ago the LORD said to Israel: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself." --Jeremiah 31:3 (NLT) Since 2020 has been a rough year for all of us, you might be wondering what this next year holds. Maybe you have suffered as a [...]