The Reason

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” — Luke 2:10–11 I can’t imagine...

Treasure

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. — Matthew 6:21 Jesus is right in the middle of what is known as The Sermon on the Mount when he speaks these words about treasure. The surrounding verses are speaking about storing up treasures in...

When To Stay, When To Go

Should I stay or should I go? Whenever I hear these words, the ever so catchy song by The Clash always pops into my head. But outside of those words that everyone knows, they are followed up with, “If I go there will be trouble, and if I stay there will be...

Move Forward

The idea of moving forward from our past is something that a lot of us may struggle with, myself included. We are often unable to keep our minds from dwelling on what we have done or what has happened to us, whether it be something that occurred 10 days or 10 years...

Earthly Desires

And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” — Luke 12:15 My wife and I recently downsized our housing by almost half the square footage we...

He Loves Us

Some of the most awe-inspiring moments I have had in my life have come in the times when I am able to get away from the lights of a big city, in the quiet darkness of night, and gaze into the sea of stars that surround us. In these moments, it amazes me that we are...