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Regain Financial Control After Holiday Spending
Posted on January 8, 2026 Leave a Comment
The Christmas season has a way of sweeping us up in generosity, celebration, and—let’s be honest—more spending than we intended. Between gifts, travel, special meals, and last‑minute “why not?” purchases, January can greet us with a financial hangover we didn’t plan for. If you’re staring at credit card statements or feeling the weight of overspending, […]
Embrace Transition: Spiritual Reflections Before New Year
Posted on December 29, 2025 Leave a Comment
Two days before the New Year is an interesting place to stand. It’s not quite the celebration. It’s not quite the reset. It’s not quite the reflection point we often reserve for the final hours of December 31. It’s an in‑between space—a quiet threshold where the noise hasn’t yet begun, and the old year hasn’t […]
When Heaven Burst Into Song!
Posted on December 24, 2025 Leave a Comment
Christmas has a way of slowing us down long enough to remember what truly matters. Lights glow softly, familiar carols fill the air, and something in our hearts leans toward wonder. But even the most beautiful Christmas moments we experience today are only faint echoes of a night long ago. Heaven itself broke open with […]
Is My Faith Strong Enough Today?
Posted on December 19, 2025 Leave a Comment
Every believer faces moments when the question rises quietly but persistently in the heart: “Is my faith strong enough today?” It’s a vulnerable question—one that reveals both our wish to trust God and our awareness of our own limitations. The truth is, faith isn’t measured by how confident we feel, but by the One we […]
Joy Does Not Need a Reason
Posted on December 18, 2025 Leave a Comment
Somewhere along the winding road from childhood to adulthood, many of us start believing that joy must be justified. We treat it like a reward. We earn it after finishing our work, solving our problems, or reaching some milestone. These achievements prove we deserve to feel good. But children know something we often forget. These […]
Getting in the Christmas Spirit: Rediscovering Joy and Wonder
Posted on December 9, 2025 Leave a Comment
Every December, conversations turn toward “getting into the Christmas spirit.” For some, it means putting up the tree, hanging lights, or baking cookies. For others, it’s about shopping for gifts or attending festive gatherings. These traditions are wonderful, but the true Christmas spirit runs deeper than decorations or holiday music—it is about rediscovering joy, hope, […]
The Spiritual Importance of a Roof Over One’s Head
Posted on December 4, 2025 Leave a Comment
One summer, a storm came with large hail and caused damage to my roof. I happened to be new to the area where I live, in north central Texas. While searching for a roofing company to evaluate the damage to my roof, I was surprised. I found a roofing company with my last name “Lankford.” […]
Understanding the Dangers of Idolatry
Posted on November 6, 2025 Leave a Comment
In a world filled with tangible symbols and visual representations, the temptation to worship idols—whether physical statues or metaphorical substitutes—is as real today as it was in ancient times. Yet Scripture is clear: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image . . . you shall not bow down to them nor serve them […]
Beyond the Costumes: A Meaningful Alternative to Halloween!
Posted on October 17, 2025 Leave a Comment
As October rolled in, neighborhoods began to glow with jack-o’-lanterns, spooky decorations, and the buzz of costume planning. For many, Halloween is a time of fun and festivity. But for others—whether due to personal convictions, spiritual beliefs, or a desire for more wholesome celebrations—Halloween doesn’t quite resonate. Thankfully, there are rich, creative, and meaningful alternatives […]
Guarding The Heart
Posted on October 16, 2025 Leave a Comment
Deception by sin can lead to apostasy.
Bob Lankford 