Dec 29, 2013

Exchanging for better gifts.

Unwrapping some amazing gifts that God has given to us as His beloved sons and daughters. Gifts like: sweet peace, crazy favor, amazing grace, push-through power, uncommon wisdom, fear-crushing love & perfect timing.

Psalm 29:11, Psalm 31:16, Psalm 84:11, Isaiah 40:29, 2 Peter...

Dec 22, 2013

Retelling the Christmas story as described in Luke 2 and read by Linus in the movie.

Worshipping the Christ of Christmas and examining His purpose for coming to us. It has to do with another kind of tree. One without lights and ornaments and decorations but one that gives hope and life to all the world.

Luke...

Dec 15, 2013

Dealing with the Lucy’s at Christmas Time

Christmas gatherings often bring out the best & and the worst in people. Most families have a few pesky relationships and dynamics. What if you went into this Christmas having prayed for the “Lucy’s” in your life, poised to forgive them, and eager to bless? By...

Dec 8, 2013

Learning how and why to praise God at any place, any time, and in all ways.

Psalm 150

We should praise God no matter what we are going through. So long as we have breath, praise God for who He is and what He does, in any and every possible...

Dec 1, 2013

Learning how to make wise decisions when the path ahead is unclear.

Psalm 19

How can we determine God’s will for our lives? When we feel uncertain, we must listen for God’s voice in creation, look for His direction in the Bible, ask for His conviction in our hearts, and then forge ahead with confidence.