Christmas is a Christian celebration. Many people, however, are not Christians. So, should everyone be expected to say, “Merry Christmas?” I, for one, am perfectly okay with people greeting me with “Happy Holidays.” The word “Christmas” means “more of Christ.” Non-believers don’t even know Jesus personally, let alone want more ...
Read More »“About A Mile” Makes a Splash in Christian Music
Jesus carried His cross about a mile . . . how far will you carry yours? This is the description you’ll find on About A Mile’s Twitter account. It doesn’t say “Christian band.” It doesn’t even identify who they are, exactly. Instead, that very small piece of real estate on ...
Read More »The Bible: An Inconvenient Truth?
God’s Word is many things: truth, power, healing, hope, the way of salvation–it is alive. But is the Bible inconvenient? Consider Paul’s words to Timothy: Herald and preach the Word! Keep your sense of urgency [stand by, be at hand and ready], whether the opportunity seems to be favorable or ...
Read More »What is the right burden to bear?
Those who say, “Christianity is a crutch,” know nothing of the challenge inherent in living the Scriptures. Consider these words from Galatians: “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 “For each one shall bear his own load.” Galatians 6:5 Do you, like me, ever find ...
Read More »You Will Never Take My Heart!
Lately I’ve been dealing with a lot. I’ve seen family struggle with health issues and on top of that I’ve felt like I’ve had a million and one things going on around me. However, I refuse to let this defeat me because I know on the outskirts of everything happening ...
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