by Kathy | Dec 7, 2017 | Christmas, Devotional, Grace, Salvation
One of our family’s Christmas traditions has been to read the biblical Christmas story together on Christmas Eve. We read those chapters from Matthew and Luke about the angels, the shepherds, the star, the magi, and the infant Christ born in a stable in Bethlehem....
by Kathy | Dec 4, 2017 | Christmas, Parenting, Spiritual Leadership
A couple of years ago, while speaking at a ladies’ Christmas event, something significant happened. I had planned to read portions of the Christmas story from Matthew 2 and Luke 2. But as I began to read from my open Bible, I discovered I did not need it. The words...
by Kathy | Dec 22, 2016 | Christmas, Salvation
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. The coming of God to mankind. We needed a Savior. We were stumbling around in the dark and could not save ourselves. We needed a Light. Then two thousand years ago, the Creator set His rescue plan in motion. The King left His...
by Kathy | Dec 19, 2016 | Christmas, Trials and difficulties
Ever wonder if this year will be the year of your perfect Christmas? You’ll find that impossible-to-find toy. There won’t be any arguing around the dinner table. And the turkey will not be dry. But no matter how hard we work, how hard we hope, something...
by Kathy | Dec 15, 2016 | Christmas, Witnessing, Worship
Christmas is just a little over a week away. If you’re like most people, you’ve been working to prepare for the big day since you stored the leftover Thanksgiving turkey in the fridge. So how’s that been working out for you? Do you feel more joyous...
by Kathy | Dec 12, 2016 | Christmas, Witnessing
Have you ever received a regift? Have you ever given a regift? The term “regift,” first coined by Jerry Seinfeld on his hit TV show, means to give as a gift something one previously received as a gift. For instance, on my 40th birthday a teacher friend of mine gave me...
