The Gifts of Christmas

The Gifts of Christmas

Hope. Love. Joy. Peace. Jesus came to earth to bring these four gifts. I have links to some of my articles about these gifts below. I hope as you celebrate Christmas these will help you prepare your heart for Christmas and discover a fulfillment that lasts beyond the...
Hope for Christmas

Hope for Christmas

A lady told her husband that she had a dream that he had bought her a diamond necklace for Christmas! The husband responded positively to her dream by bringing her a beautifully wrapped gift. As she eagerly tore open the wrapping to see her diamond necklace, all she...
Kneel or Stand? Thoughts about Respect

Kneel or Stand? Thoughts about Respect

The National Anthem at an NFL game has become a divisive moment. Some players kneel in protest of racial inequality and police brutality. Others stand as an act of patriotism and respect for flag, military, and country. There has been a strong outlash to these...
What about sex?

What about sex?

Many people reject, or at least discount, Christianity because of its teachings on certain moral issues. Bertrand Russell, famous 20th century philosopher once said, “The worst feature of the Christian religion is its attitude toward sex.” Christianity’s teachings...
What is Heaven like?

What is Heaven like?

While living in Ottumwa, Iowa we witnessed the National Hot Air Balloon Competition. The balloons were bound to the earth by many cords. As the process of filling it with heated air began, it struggled to get free. The first line was cut, and immediately that side was...
Why should we believe in Hell?

Why should we believe in Hell?

The concept of hell is one of the greatest stumbling blocks for many. For some, it’s the deal breaker. One theologian (Peter Kreeft) wrote: “Of all the doctrines in Christianity, Hell is probably the most difficult to defend, the most burdensome to believe and the...