I actually have a few that bother me. — Jesus is the love of my life. He is my love because He loved me first and gave Himself as a ransom for my soul. However, I do find a few Bible stories that leave a bit of a sour taste. I know Christ will forgive me and help me…

Why did I spend all that money? — The top toys bought for Christmas 2022, according to USA Today, were as follows: Melissa & Doug PAW Patrol Activity Center Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Ultimate Ice Cream Truck Toy Playset Flybar FunPark Racer Bumper Car CoComelon Boo-Boo JJ Delux Doll Bluey Ultimate Lights & Sounds Playhouse LeapFrog Clean Sweep Learning…

I think because it’s a change — One day the younger son came to his father and said, “Father, eventually, I’m going to inherit my share of your estate. Rather than waiting until you die, I want you to give me my share now.” And so, the father liquidated assets and divided them. (Luke 15:12, VOICE) When…

By faith, I believe mine did — The Word became flesh and made his home among us. We have seen his glory, glory like that of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. (John 1:14, CEB) The dawn from heaven came to us in the same manner as all humanity does, through a woman’s uterus…

A poem — Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. (Matthew 1:23, KJV) Tis the week before Christmas and all through my house Everyone’s scurrying, including my mouse. …

And I’m not going to apologize — Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus…

Have your lights gone out? — Everything good comes from God. Every perfect gift is from him. These good gifts come down from the Father who made all the lights in the sky. But God never changes like the shadows from those lights. He is always the same. God decided to give us life through the…

Three acts explicate our stance. — I assure you that whoever doesn’t enter into the sheep pen through the gate but climbs over the wall is a thief and an outlaw. The one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The guard at the gate opens the gate for him, and the…

The evidence of proof — I was overjoyed to find some of your children living in the truth, just as we had been commanded by the Father. Now, dear friends, I am requesting that we love each other. It’s not as though I’m writing a new command to you, but it’s one we have had…