Not Presents, but His Presence
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013 And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” —Isaiah 29:13 I heard the story of a mother who was out Christmas…
A Son Was Given
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2013 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”…
Here for You
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2013 For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”—Hebrews 13:5 Maybe you are having a difficult time this Christmas. Maybe your marriage has fallen apart and you are alone. Let me tell…
The Sadness of Christmas
I titled this post “The Sadness of Christmas” because of the articles that appeared about people fighting over Black Friday deals. Check out these videos. This is not what Christmas is about. It is not a time to beat your…
The Message of Christmas
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. —John 3:16 When I was a kid, I always wanted a family…
Christmas Is a Promise
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013 “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.” —Matthew 4:16 For those who have lost a loved one,…
Are You a Lukewarm Person?
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2013 Have you ever eaten something that turned your stomach? This is exactly how Jesus feels about lukewarm people. Jesus uses this phrase in Revelation 3 when He says to the church of Laodicea, “I know your…
The Antidote to Wandering
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2013 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way . . .—Isaiah 53:6 King David stands as the prime example of someone who lost their first love. We remember…
Remembering to Say Thanks
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! —Psalm 107:8 In the Old Testament, we find an interesting story of how King Jehoshaphat…
