A Christmas Prayer for those Who Struggle During Christmas

He heals the broken-hearted. Psalm 147:3 Everlasting Father, I ask You to go to those whose hearts ache on Your Son’s birthday. They are hurting and lonely. Father, let them know it’s okay to give You the pain, loneliness, and frustration that rests in their hearts. Enable them through Your grace to know You are […]

A Christmas Miracle and an Opportunity for Growth

9 years ago, I witnessed a Christmas Miracle one Sunday morning. I was attending a church along with several single parents and low-income families. Extravagant, ridiculous, over-the-top financial blessings were tucked in Christmas cards and brought hope and light to so many that year. I wrote: “You know who you are — but I don’t […]

The Light Bearers

Fan into Flame Good works - Keep your light shining and bring that light to those who are not yet set free.

The Light Bearers Fan into flame the gift of God 2 Timothy 1:6 Humanity’s heart held captive Groaned for release Incarcerated by darkness The memory of welcoming fire and flame The fellowship with light Now distant memory Hopelessness and resignation The only companions of a reluctant heart Redeeming light battered the prison walls Invading, encompassing, […]

You are Responsible! Fact-Check Before You Share on Social Media

You are Responsible! Fact-Check Before You Share on Social Media

Dear Christian friends, Don’t fall for the stuff floating around social media that is deliberately created to make Christians look gullible. One example popped up yet again on Facebook as recently as December 2023. A particular meme has been making the rounds for at least the past ten years. A graphic of Santa kneeling by […]