At the time of the birth of Jesus Christ, Caesar Augustus reigned supreme over the Roman Empire (see Luke 2:1-7). The lives of Caesar and Jesus ...
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With Thanksgiving recently passed, Christmas is upon us, which means gift-giving. What is the most extravagant gift on your list? Whatever it is, there is ...
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How can you forgive someone who hurt you deeply? Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling. To forgive someone is to release the offending person of ...
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Of all the extraordinary women in Scripture, one stands out above all others as the most blessed, most highly favored by God, and most universally ...
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Sometimes it’s the small things that help us find Jesus during the Christmas season — a smile from a stranger, card from a loved one. But often ...
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What’s one of the most surprising challenges of success? In times when everything is going well, life is good, and money isn’t an issue, fear ...
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The Amplified Bible says, “Aim at and strive after.” The Greek text of Matthew’s gospel states a continual command: “Keep on continually seeking.” The dominating ...
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You are probably familiar with the German term “schadenfreude.” It is the tendency we have to take pleasure in the suffering of others. And unfortunately, ...
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Christmas is a special time for Christ worldwide: • During the early days of Christianity, different parts of the world celebrated on different ...
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The aim of achieving harmony isn’t unique to Lennon. It’s a desire innate in the human heart. Families long for peace in homes marked by ...
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Last minute gifts, store bought appetizers and batteries could be on anyone's list of Christmas busyness. There's always a lot to do and this season ...
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The story is told of the great composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. He was known to enjoy his sleep, but his kids had a surefire way ...
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Without a doubt, the best time of the year for shared memories is Christmas. Some of my happiest memories, both as a child and as ...
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In Matthew 22, Jesus was asked, “Which is the most important commandment?” and he answered, “Easy: First, love God with all your heart, soul, and ...
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I obviously didn’t understand everything happening but I did understand I lost something, more than that, someone that I really loved. It was a sad ...
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There is also moral courage, the ability to do what is right in the face of popular opposition or discouragement. It takes courage to do the ...
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If you've ever put on a pair of jeans that you haven't worn for months, you may have been surprised by a difference in the ...
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God wants to see our whole being involved in sacrificing for Him. "To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with ...
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