A young boy traveling by airplane to visit his grandparents sat beside a man who happened to be a seminary professor. The boy was reading a Sunday school take-home paper, and the professor thought he ...  Read More

Exchanging gifts is an enjoyable experience, especially during Christmas, whether you are giving or receiving. If you purchase the present, you will likely put a lot of thought and time into selecting...  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

A mother and her 8-year-old daughter were getting ready for bedtime. The child was afraid of the dark, and the mother also felt fearful on this occasion. When the lights were out, the child saw the mo...  Read More

Some older students bullied a sixth grader named Tommy at school. They took his lunch money, his basketball, and his headphones. After that, attending school became a real struggle for Tommy. One nigh...  Read More

Several channels and streaming services feature Christmas movies in the lead-up to December 25th. Many of these films depict characters who initially come across as selfish but ultimately discover the...  Read More

Fear never takes a holiday or a break. Like an unrelenting storm, fear seeks to overwhelm you with anxiety and stress. Regardless of your determination or intelligence, fear can take hold of you. Than...  Read More

Recount Your Blessings | November 30thA businessman who had every material possession he desired was feeling discontent with his home. He decided to call his cousin, a local realtor, and explained tha...  Read More

According to the National Retail Federation and the consumer research firm Prosper Insights & Analytics, an estimated 183.4 million people are expected to shop in stores and online from Thanksgiving n...  Read More

Numerous neurological studies have shown significant benefits from having a grateful heart. For example, the renowned Mayo Clinic Health System states, "When you practice gratitude, you can become hap...  Read More

During the Civil War, America's 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, was asked if God was on his side. "Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side," said the President, "my greatest concern is to b...  Read More

During his remarks at an Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast in Dallas, Texas, back on August 23, 1984, our 40th President of the United States, President Ronald Regan, said, "Without God, there is no virtue,...  Read More

All Saints Day is a religious tradition observed by Catholics, Methodists, Episcopalians, some Protestants, and several other denominations. On this day, parishioners remember the saints of the church...  Read More

As a follower of Christ, how do you handle Halloween? Some hold to the position of totally boycotting the day, while others partake in the expressions of the day. Which perspective is right? To answer...  Read More

If you have ever taken a young child to the supermarket, it can be challenging, to say the least, especially when you go down the candy aisle! Sometimes, kids throw temper tantrums because a particula...  Read More


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Praying can sometimes be discouraging if you do not see a breakthrough immediately, especially if that need is pressing. Remembering God's location is the key to not giving up on your prayer. See, ...  Read More

Every successful military campaign contained battle plans that led to victory. So, likewise, you need "battle prayers" when fighting temptation if you want to win and advance.See, temptation and strug...  Read More

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Interestingly enough, in this life, your greatness is determined by what you get, but in heaven, your greatness will be marked by what you give. Thus, Jesus' words ring true: "'It's more blessed to ...  Read More