Celebrate each season through Christ-centered articles that focus on the hope, joy, and truth of Jesus during holidays and special times throughout the year.
Everything seems urgent at this time of year, and expectations tell us all the going and doing is very important. The calendar controls our time, but we’re so overwhelmed that we can’t even realize this pressure is the pulse driving whether we keep up or stay ahead. ‘Rush’ repurposes peace into a chaotic Christmas story…
It’s tough to celebrate when others are suffering. Sometimes the best way we can help those who hurt is simply by not forgetting. The holidays bring out the busy in most of us, and it’s hard to stop in these moments to reflect, remember, and pray for other people. A beacon for the City of…
In the quiet, in the stillness, in the chaos, in confusion… In the moment of my weakness, I know that you are God. Soaking up the Tennessee sun, I’ve spent the last few days in pure peace hiking in the hills and reflecting on the year. My soul is tender as I laugh out loud…
Let there be for every pulse a thanksgiving, & for every breath a song. -Konrad von Gesner Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. -C Dickens Gratitude can transform common days into Thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, & change…
People who value what they have get twice as much out of something as a person who lacks gratitude. They get more out of a job, a marriage, and a family. This soul multiplies in the chaos and in the silence. ‘Luck’ doesn’t set them up or put them down. No drought can dry up…
It was 34 degrees last night. Grrr… and Brrr! Winter is trying to get an edge on Fall already. I head straight to the kitchen. ‘How can I get more pumpkin in me before this glorious season ends?’ Eyeing a jar of pumpkin spice on the shelf, a crispy slice of cinnamon raisin bread springs…
There are so many wonderful fathers to celebrate, and no doubt, deserving of our outpouring affections. There’s one who stands above the rest as the granddaddy of them all. And even if you find yourself “fatherless” today, He’s never left your side. He loves to lavish His children in unfailing affection and enjoys giving graciously…
Christmas could barely go on clearance before St. Valentine claimed every corner, clothing the shelves in his deep crimson and dark chocolates. My December decorations are still being dusted because I believe in buying lots of red and letting it roll over into February’s festivities. That’s efficiency! This time of year gets me giddy. My cupid bow…