The first car I bought after our first child was born was a mistake. Before the baby came, we had a small sports car with a tiny backseat. I loved …
Facing the Challenges of the Christmas Season
There’s a popular Christmas movie that many dads seem to relate to this time of year. It’s called Christmas Vacation, and the lead character is a dad named Clark Griswold. …
When God Became a Man
For Christians, the Christmas story begins with the mystery and miracle of the Incarnation. It’s where we begin to understand the Gospel message and how big God’s love really is. …
How to Please God With Our Work
The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Genesis 2:15 (NIV) Six days you shall labor …
Don’t Be Outwitted
Bible Verse: Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order …
More Practical Steps to Forgiveness
Bible Verse: “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in …
Practical Steps to Forgiveness
Bible Verse: “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you …
Forgiveness Sets You Free
Bible Verse: Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I …
God the Avenger
Bible Verse: Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not …
Forgiving Yourself
Bible Verse: Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just …