Monthly Archives: December 2017

Why Be A Christian? Purpose for Living 3

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

December 31 “For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was His plan from before the beginning of time – to show us His grace … Continue reading →

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Why Be A Christian? Purpose for Living 2

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

December 30 “For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was His plan from before the beginning of time – to show us His grace … Continue reading →

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Why Be A Christian? A Purpose for Living

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

December 29 “For God saved us… not because we deserved it, but because that was His plan from before the beginning of time – to show us His grace through Christ Jesus.” (2 Tim. 1:9) We have been talking about … Continue reading →

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Final Week… Final Thoughts

Posted on December 26, 2017 by

December 26 We have reached the last week of the year. For all those who have been reading these daily posts, I thank you! Thanks for taking the time to make my humble efforts a part of your day. I … Continue reading →

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Why Be a Christian?.. Why am I here?

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

December 28 “Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ…” (from Eph. 1:4) It is our identity that defines our reason for existence. Why we are here must flow from who we are – … Continue reading →

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Why Be a Christian?.. Who Am I?

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

December 27 “God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them. ” (Genesis 1:27) Identity is one of the most important issues of our lives. The search … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name? Pt. 2

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

December 25 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and will call Him Immanuel…And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (from Isaiah 7:14; 9:6) Yesterday, we began talking about the … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

December 24 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son and will call Him Immanuel…And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (from Isaiah 7:14; 9:6) Back in Bible times, a name … Continue reading →

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What Child is This?

Posted on December 23, 2017 by

December 23 “And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” (The angel – Luke 2:12) I remember when my first child was born. Through the wonder … Continue reading →

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The Unseen in the Christmas Story

Posted on December 22, 2017 by

  December 22 Today, I want to talk about all the people who were never mentioned in the Christmas story – yet, when we think about it… they are so integral in the message of Christmas. I’m talking about all … Continue reading →

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