The Hope of Christmas

Silent night. Holy night. All is calm. All is bright. Oh, those sweet words of Silent Night. What a serene picture they paint of the night of Christ’s birth. They evoke feelings of deep peace and awe, reverence and wonder at the miracle of our Savior, wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. READ MORE

Twists and Turns

Recently, something I had thought was a sure bet ended up not working out. At first, there was that initial wave of disappointment threatening to sweep me under and keep me captive, but shortly after I got the news I broke through to the surface and turned my face to the sun. You see, I READ MORE

The First Noel

The first Noel. When love came down. A baby in a manger who would one day save the world. As you celebrate Christmas, take time to reflect in wonder at the miracle of Christ’s birth in a barn. Imagine the humble shepherds gathering around Him in awe and amazement, and envision Mary and Joseph – READ MORE

Don’t Tire of Doing Good

Has the Lord charged you with a task? Perhaps it’s caring for aging parents, becoming a first-time parent, or working in the lives of the people at your church. Maybe it’s running a youth ministry, starting a new job, or moving across the country. Whatever your “work” is, the Bible tells us to keep pressing READ MORE

Desires of My Heart

Last weekend marked a major milestone in my life. I got engaged to my wonderful boyfriend, David, beside the beautiful ocean! He had planned a special day trip for just the two of us. We walked hand in hand along the shoreline as the waves were rolling in. We could feel the cold water rush READ MORE

In His Care

We are in the Lord’s care. Let’s not forget that. Even when the world seems to be falling apart around us, we are held in His capable hands. He has a plan for us today and He has equipped us to carry out that plan with His help. Psalm 18:32 says, “It is God who READ MORE

Water into Wine

You’ve heard about Jesus’s first miracle – where He turned water into wine – but have you taken a closer look at the significance of this. Jesus and His disciples were invited to a wedding in Cana. His mother was there too, and when the wine ran out, she came to Him with the dilemma. READ MORE

Put On Kindness

Have you ever had a heated argument with someone? One where you just knew there was no changing the other person’s mind? Me too. It’s never fun to disagree with someone, especially when it’s someone you’re close to. But differences of opinion are only natural. In other words, disagreements are bound to happen from time READ MORE