There is almost no busier time of year than Christmas. I have often found it ironic that as we echo the angel’s tiding “peace on earth”, we are tangled up in knots of stress, to-do lists, and calendars overflowing with appointments. We lie in bed at night, anxious about getting the “perfect gift” for our…
Jesus’ words, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth will make you free,” are one of the most often quoted verses of the Bible. Right up there with “Judge not that ye be not judged.” Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “What truth will make me free?” In an era of AI…
Have you ever thought about thanksgiving as a command? I hadn’t until very recently, as I began reading Bible verses about giving thanks. Suddenly, it occurred to me that this is a command of Scripture. A command that comes with a rich reward! We’re specifically commanded to give thanks in all things. But what I…
Do you get annoyed with the cliché Thanksgiving posts on social media? I don’t know if you’re like me, but I do fight a niggling sense of cynicism when I see those people who’ve complained all year long suddenly posting their daily Thanksgiving posts in November. I have tried so hard to fight against that…
Are you battle-weary? Do you feel like you’ve been living on this battlefield for a long time, and that you’ll never see the end of this trial; that it all feels so hopeless? Maybe the enemy is looming over you, larger than life, and you see no way out, no plan for victory. I’ve been…
Over the past several years, it seems Thanksgiving has been swallowed up by Christmas. For retail, the holiday season begins with Halloween, almost skips right past Thanksgiving, and goes right to Christmas. Thanksgiving is given a small section, that is also considered autumn decore. In my home, I purpose to keep Thanksgiving in November, saving…
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