Whether you are on the giving or receiving end, exchanging gifts is enjoyable, especially around Christmas. If you are purchasing the present, most likely thought and time went into the task. At the s...  Read More

Ebenezer Scrooge is among the most infamous characters in English literature and Christmas. He debuted in Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol” in 1843. Scrooge's famous saying, "Bah Humbug," perfectl...  Read More

As the hustle and bustle of Christmas intensifies, time stands still for those facing their first, or one of many, Decembers without a loved one. Grief is never easy to cope with, especially at the en...  Read More

After four hundred years of silence between the Old and New Testaments, God spoke, and the news of two miraculous births was part of His message. First and foremost, Christmas centers on the Holy Fami...  Read More

Before a boxing match, the ring announcer traditionally states, "This bout is scheduled for 12 rounds." By definition, the word "bout" refers to a fight. Interestingly, we also use the same term to de...  Read More

Like many people, you have likely experienced unanswered prayers over the years. Whether you've prayed for assistance with a struggle, for a health concern, or for someone to join you in church and sh...  Read More

Part of the foundation of the Christmas narrative begins with a committed couple (Zechariah and Elizabeth) who could not conceive a child. Luke's gospel reports that they were well past childbearing y...  Read More

As you turn on the radio, watch TV, or shop at the mall, you'll hear the sounds of the season. Christmas music, especially the classics, brings unmistakable joy to most people. However, for some, the ...  Read More

According to Consumer Reports, sales of counterfeit and pirated products totaled between $1.7 trillion and $4.5 trillion globally last year, and this figure is expected to grow exponentially. Conseque...  Read More

Fear never takes a holiday or breaks; like an unrelenting storm, it seeks to overwhelm you with anxiety and stress. Regardless of your determination or intelligence, fear can take hold. Thankfully, Go...  Read More

Have you ever considered the science of crying? There is a physiological understanding of how and why the body produces tears to lubricate the eyes, but tears serve a purpose beyond ophthalmological m...  Read More

A mother and her 8-year-old daughter were getting ready for bed. The child was afraid of the dark, and that night, the mother felt a bit fearful too, being alone with her daughter. As the lights went ...  Read More

Our attitude determines the altitude of our character, confidence, and calling in this life.  If we are burdened by negativity and pessimism, we will undoubtedly miss out on the exciting life of faith...  Read More

Do you remember your promises? Hopefully, the answer is yes because the people to whom you make them sure do. Heaven also records your words. Maybe you've said, "I'll call you back. I promise!" "I wil...  Read More

Several channels and streaming services showcase Christmas movies leading up to December 25th. A few of the plots feature characters portrayed as selfish at first, who later find the Christmas spirit ...  Read More

It has been said that complaining is like bad breath: you can recognize it in someone else, but not in yourself. A lack of self-awareness often accompanies complaining. When we complain, we focus on w...  Read More

Writing online reviews for businesses, locations, and churches has become popular. According to recent statistics, Google accounts for approximately 57% of all online reviews. Unfortunately, about 40%...  Read More

Perhaps you are familiar with the origins of Black Friday.There are several thoughts for this name. One reference dates back to the late 1800s when many stores sponsored Thanksgiving parades. At the e...  Read More