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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 […]
The Greatest Gift of Christmas
Posted on December 23, 2025 Leave a Comment
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) (NKJV) Christmas is full of gifts–wrapped boxes, surprises, and joy. But the greatest gift isn’t found under the tree. It is found in a manger: Jesus Christ. Imagine […]
Peace
Posted on December 22, 2025 Leave a Comment
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7) (NKJV) Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of Christ. His peace surpasses understanding—it calms our hearts even when storms rage around us. Jesus promised His peace to His followers, a […]
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 […]
Happiness
Posted on December 19, 2025 Leave a Comment
“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.” (Jeremiah 17:7) (NKJV) True happiness is not found in possessions or achievements but in trusting God. The world offers fleeting pleasures, but Scripture teaches that blessedness—deep happiness—comes from walking with the Lord. Happiness rooted in Him is steady, because it flows from His unchanging love. Instead […]
JOY
Posted on December 18, 2025 Leave a Comment
“. . . the joy of the LORD is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10) (NKJV) Joy is not the same as happiness. Happiness depends on circumstances, but joy flows from God’s presence. It is a deep, abiding gladness that sustains us even in trials. Joy is a gift of the Spirit, reminding us that God is […]
Faith
Posted on December 17, 2025 Leave a Comment
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1) (NKJV 1982) Faith is not blind optimism—it’s trust in God’s character even when circumstances are unclear. Abraham walked by faith when he left his homeland, and Peter stepped out of the boat by faith. Faith anchors us in […]
God’s Limitless Generosity
Posted on December 16, 2025 Leave a Comment
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8) Paul’s words remind us of the limitless generosity of God. Notice the repetition: all things, all times, all that you need. This isn’t partial […]
Hope Born in Bethlehem
Posted on December 15, 2025 Leave a Comment
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” (Micah 5:2) (NKJV) Christmas is more than lights, gifts, and traditions—it is the celebration of hope entering the world. […]
Hope Has a Name
Posted on December 12, 2025 Leave a Comment
Hope in Scripture is not wishful thinking or vague optimism; it is confident expectation rooted in God’s character and promises. Because God is faithful, His people can speak of a “living hope” that is anchored in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christmas is the celebration that this hope has a name: Immanuel, […]
Bob Lankford 