“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” -John‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬Christmas is a time where we think about gifts. What it is that we want. What we might give others. It is the thought and consideration of others that someone thought enough of you to give you a gift.It is one thing when someone goes to T...  Read More

“When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they ...  Read More

“So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.” -Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬-‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬The shepherds in this passage are a powerful example of faith in action. A...  Read More

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”” -Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬Imagine the shepherds in the fields that night. They were ordinary people going about their daily work when suddenly the sky exploded with the sound of heavenly worship. The angels proclaimed the birth ...  Read More

“So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” -Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬The story of Jesus' birth is strikingly simple. The Savior of the world wasn't born in a palace but in a stable. He didn’t sleep in a...  Read More

“So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 1:22-23David had spent years studying the Old Testament, marveling at the intricate promises God had made to His people. Yet, as he grew older, he found...  Read More

“But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His f...  Read More

“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” -Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬A while back, there was a movie created called Space Jam. In this movie, the Looney Tunes find themselves in a situation that they are outmatched by the Monstars to play a bask...  Read More

““But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.”” -Micah 5:2 NKJVIn 1969, a 16 year old Matt Kittredge wanted to get his mother a Christmas present. The only problem was he didn’t have the money to do so. So Matt took some crayons and wax an...  Read More

”Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.“ -Proverbs‬ ‭30‬:‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬As this series of April Affirmations comes to an end, I pray that these brief reflections have been an encouragement in your life. I pray that you don’t stop in April. Continue each day to dive deeper in His Word to continue to grow your walk.This Proverb teaches us that every word of God is...  Read More

Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law. -Proverbs 29:18 NKJVIf you have ever seen kids at a venue unattended, they don’t always make the best decisions. Peter Piper, Chuck E. Cheese, Urban Air, Jumping World just to name a few. Because they have no direct supervision, there are moments they do not exhibit any self control. They may be overact...  Read More

He who covers his sins will not prosper,But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. -Proverbs 28:13If you ever pay attention to our society now, you will very rarely hear the words “I messed up.” Now the phrase of choice is “my bad.” I stepped on your toe… my bad. I ate your fries… my bad. My bad has become the sign of acknowledgment that something was done that shouldn’t have been do...  Read More