PONDERING CHRISTMAS 

By Jessica Fannin  During the Christmas season we often turn to the book of Luke to consider his account of the birth of Christ. In fact, our youngest son Luke is so named because of the time that I spent reading Luke’s Gospel prior to his birth.  Luke...

CHRISTMAS MEANS KARMA IS NOT INEVITABLE 

By Woody Preston  I’ve heard this word “Karma” thrown around a lot since the recent election, especially by conservative pundits on TV declaring that the destructive policies of the last four years are being overturned. Karma is a Hindu word that refers to a...

STUFF! 

By Woody Preston  “Stuff”. It’s a short but loaded word. We all have it. I have my stuff, Jan has her stuff, you have your stuff, the kids have their stuff, and that messy neighbor across the street has a garage full of stuff.   It’s our stuff and it...

Grace Be to You 

By Edward Thal  In his introduction to the Ephesians, Paul wishes “Grace” to them. What does he mean?  If you have ever felt bad about something you’ve done, you know you’re a sinner. And, if you’re honest with yourself, you will know that you’re a repeat...

CHRISTMAS IS A GOOD TIME TO CELEBRATE MARRIAGE 

By Harry Morgan  God’s Word speaks of marriage right at the beginning (Genesis 1:26-27), and right at the end (Revelation 19), and a lot of places between, in both the Old Testament and the New Testament.  Marriage was God’s gift to mankind—a fitting gift to...

I’m Thankful for God

In this season of Thanksgiving, I’m thankful I’m not an atheist because I would have nothing to be thankful about. Atheism made sense to me until I was 23 years old and thinking about suicide because living made no sense. That’s what happens when you believe you came...