<LISTEN> We've exchanged that great hymn "Onward, Christian Soldiers" for a subtle but telling substitute, a song that is currently being taught to thousands of children in Sunday school each week, which goes something like this (sung in a very happy, upbeat tune):I may never march in the infantry,ride in the cavalry,shoot the artillery, I …
What Happens When a Believer Dies?*
A reader recently wrote us to ask, โIn your book you state that when a Christian dies part goes to the grave and part goes to the feet of Jesus Christ. Where can I find that in the Bible?โ
An Anchor For the Soul*
<LISTEN> Scripture names hope as one of the Three Great Forces of human existence: Three things will last foreverโfaith, hope, and love. (1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT) By saying they last forever, God names these three as immortal powers. A life without faith has no meaning; a life without love isnโt worth living; a life without hope …
How to Approach 2022
I saw this today and thought it was a great way to approach the year!
Christmas Greetings and Reflection into Eternity!
The poem* below was shared with me by friends who lost there 23 year-old son three years ago. It had been shared with them years earlier and it spoke them. I was reflecting on it myself with my mother now having been gone 13 months. I wonder if she's playing carols on a piano in …
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Fame vs. Impact: Do You Remember Their Names?*
*By Randy Alcorn, October 8, 2021 Being a hero is something entirely different than being a celebrity. Fame is one thing. Virtue is another. The two aren't even remotely related. In fact, the more famous you become the harder it is to cultivate and retain virtue. Celebrities are just people with good looks, talent, money, and …
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Advent Devotional for 2021
Are you looking for a devotional to walk you through the upcoming Christmas season? Here's one from my parent organization Cru, that is worth checking out? Go to Advent Devotional 2021 to sign up, or use the QR Code to open below. Scan on the QR Code to open it on your smartphone.
Try These 4 Thanksgiving Resources*
American Thanksgiving falls in the month of November. So we spend a lot of time thinking about the importance of gratefulness and ways we can carry our thanksgiving into the rest of the year. If you live in a country that celebrates Thanksgivingโor you just want to get a little better at being thankful yourselfโwe …
It’s All by Grace, and Only Grace!
Courtesy of MasterMedia International; 09.14.2021 Where do you need to offer grace today? Where do you need to receive grace today?
Are you thankful for Godโs tremendous sacrifice?๏ฟผ
There are about 17 countries that celebrate a form of Thanksgiving. In the United States, this holiday falls in November. Whether your country has a holiday related explicitly to Thanksgiving or not, gratefulness is so essential in the life of someone who follows Jesus. There are just so many scriptural reminders to be thankful, like: …
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