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A Place in the Sun (Son)

“A Place in the Sun,” by Stevie Wonder and Tom Jones, can also be thought of as “A Place in the SON!” This is a fun song that reminds us of our Blessed Hope.

Sadness and Despair: The Darkest Days of All Time

What did the disciples think during those three long and lonely days? They were alone without their Lord, but all would change and their joy would be restored.

Will you remember?

Columbine – 20 years after one of the most horrific school shootings. Remember the precious lives that were lost that day and the testimony of faith from two of the victims.

What is Maundy Thursday? The Basin & The Towel

The Last Supper took place on what we call Maundy Thursday. What does that mean? What should we know about that night? Watch, The Basin and The Towel.

Eudoxia and John Chrysostom — Hope Prevails Over Persecution

John Chrysostom faced persecution, but the Empress Eudoxia faced quite a dilemma. Find out what happened when faith triumphs over fear.

Broken Relationships: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?

Relationships can be fragile and easily broken. Broken relationships are outside of the will of God. How does one heal a broken heart and restore a broken relationship?

As If We Never Say Goodbye — Music by Tad Lawrence

The time comes when we must say goodbye to loved ones. Death is certain for all and yet for Christians, it is not the end. Those who are in Christ do not die. They simply move to their heavenly home and await the arrival of brothers and sisters in Christ who remain on this earth. What hope! What promise! What joy! Thank You, Jesus!

Can You Pray St Patrick’s Prayer?

For many St. Patrick’s Day is nothing more than a party. But the prayer of St. Patrick reminds us of so much more than fun and frivolity. His beautiful words will touch your heart and give rest to your soul. Read and watch now!

You’ll Never Walk Alone

When life’s storms rage, there’s a calm to be found — and it’s a hope in your heart. That Hope is named Jesus. He will never leave or forsake you (Heb 13:5), so you will never walk alone.

Do You Have a Heart for God?

In Acts 13 we read about the apostle Paul standing up in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch and delivering a message to the Jews regarding Jesus the Christ. In the context of his historical teaching regarding Israel, Paul made a most interesting statement about King David,

Been There, Done That — A Lesson from the Groundhog

Groundhog Day comes every year (Feb 2) and every year the groundhog appears to look for his shadow. Some years he sees his shadow and others he does not, which predicts if winter days will repeat or spring is coming soon. There’s a lesson to learn from Groundhog Day about our repeatable actions.

Saved by the Bell

A popular Internet forward is a “bell” that “rings” the sounds of identity in Jesus Christ. What a melodious sound. This bell should be “rung” every day.

In Case You Missed It: Top Ten “Power of Hope” from 2018

2018 was a great year of searching the Scriptures and learning God’s truths. Check out our Top Ten “Power of Hope” from 2018.

A New Year’s Meditation by Matthew Henry (1662-1714)

The secret to success in the New Year. Read the words of a long-gone saint whose thoughts are as important for today as they were more than 300 years ago.

Is a New Year’s Eve party biblical? What about the alcohol?

What does the Bible say about celebrating New Year’s Eve? Should we celebrate? If so, how? What about all the drinking?

Christmas Day: When Love Was Born — Light the CHRIST Candle

On Christmas Day we light the candle at the center of all the other candles. It is the CHRIST candle.

When the Battle is Lost but the Victory is Won — Saying Goodbye to Tad

It’s never easy to say goodbye, but it’s always a joy to give thanks for a life of service in glory to God and His servant who has entered into the eternal rest Jesus promised.

Christmas Advent Candle 4 – PEACE: Pause to Find Peace

We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. On the fourth Sunday of Advent we light the candle of PEACE.

Christmas Advent Candle 3 – JOY: Jesus is Our Joy

We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. On the third Sunday of Advent we light the candle of JOY.

Christmas Advent Candle 2 – LOVE: Promise Reveals Love

We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. On the second Sunday of Advent we light the candle of Love.

Christmas Advent Candle 1 – HOPE: Prophecy Gives Hope

We light an Advent candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas to prepare our hearts by renewing our hope, growing our love, rejoicing in Christ, and finding rest and peace. Week one of Advent is a candle of hope.

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