EARNESTLY CONTEND FOR THE FAITH WHICH WAS ONCE DELIVERED UNTO THE SAINTS
Recently, one of our young ministers told about a neighbor’s chickens that wandered a few hundred yards up the road and into his yard. At first, he thought this was kind of neat, and they were fun to watch. The chickens began making themselves at home in his yard...
Have you ever hidden something from someone? One summer, my husband and I went to Victoria, B.C., Canada, and while there, we bought some delicious chocolates from a famous candy store. The chocolates were absolutely superb, and I wanted them to last awhile, so I took a few and...
Recently, I had the privilege of going fishing with some life-long friends. One of these gentlemen has been a faithful pastor, and he enjoys quoting Scripture—even while fishing! It may have appeared that no one was listening, but I heard him quote Ephesians 6:18, ...
Although Christmas had come and gone for another year, the little brown church in my neighborhood had not changed their sign-board message yet. I am sure they must have wanted those passing by to take in the thought-provoking words...
One of the roads in my neighborhood has some potholes. When I drive down that road, I carefully try to avoid them, but they are hard to see when it is dark outside. Consequently, periodically I drive over one, and the result is not pleasant....
A while back I visited a health-food store and purchased some grains that are supposedly very good for the body. Lately, it seems like we hear...
As a mom, I am always looking for gifts. On our eldest son’s last birthday, I had difficulty thinking of an appropriate gift for him—one that would let him know how much we love him. Another flannel hunting shirt? Another book? Some chocolates? He does not eat sweets… Slippers? I am...
“Joy to the World!” “Silent Night!” “The First Noel!” These are songs we sing at Christmastime, and their words are meant to bring love and warmth to the season, but what impact do carols really have...
Whatever your home is like when you are growing up, you probably assumed for at least a while that every home was basically like yours. I grew up in a Christian home, and I thought this was the way all families lived. Christmas after Christmas, I remember hearing the story of Jesus’ birth. We listened...
One of the more fascinating aspects of the account of Christmas is the willingness of Mary and Joseph to obey God. This willingness existed despite the fact that they did not fully understand what God was asking them to do or where God was actually leading...