Preparing for Lent
As we dive into February, the Lenten season is just around the corner. For many of us, Lent offers a special opportunity to reflect, grow, and renew our faith. But how do we prepare...
As we dive into February, the Lenten season is just around the corner. For many of us, Lent offers a special opportunity to reflect, grow, and renew our faith. But how do we prepare...
What is the answer to every Sunday School question? You’ve probably heard the answer during a children’s lesson at church. The teacher holds up a telephone and asks the children “What’s this?” And a...
“Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20 Our home had gone from complete chaos to utter calm in a matter of minutes. The family Christmas celebration had...
God is on the throneHe reigns forevermoreJust think about itJust think about it. These are the lyrics to a We The Kingdom song (God is on the Throne) that have been popping into my...
Well, a new year has arrived! And, just like the year before it, the new 366 days has come with much anticipation. Saying goodbye to 2023 wasn’t real difficult for me. Considering that we...
So how many people have already given up on their New Year resolutions? How many will give up by the end of January? It’s an annual practice for many people to make resolutions, and...
Do you set New Year’s resolutions? Do you keep them, start out great then drift away or do you not even make them? As we say goodbye to 2023 and step into the fresh,...
Charles Wesley’s Hark the Herald Angels Sing is one of my favorite carols. The third verse offers this encouragement: “Hail, the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His...
Years ago, a friend of mine said to me, “Tim, I know why God gave you children. To give you writing material for your newsletter articles”. He’s right, you know. Raising children not only...
We hear a lot about joy during the Christmas season. Songs about joy, readings about joy, Christmas greetings wishing us joy, commercials showing joyful people celebrating the holidays, etc. But it’s not always easy...