The true celebration of Christmas is when we ponder afresh the grace of God who became human, entered history through a virgin's womb, and brought redemption to the world.

The Old Testament teaches us that if we humble ourselves and pray, God will hear from heaven and heal our land. And the New Testament assures us that the fervent prayers of righteous men can make a difference.

Do we approach God from a beggar's perspective or as His cherished child? If we have any difficulty seeing Him as our loving Father, we need to ask Him to help us develop a healthy Father/child relationship.

Live as a credible witness. If our actions don't line up with the message we're proclaiming, we risk losing our credibility.

If Jesus can live in you and you are no different than the world around you, something got short circuited because Jesus makes a difference.

Kids today learn a lot about getting to the moon, but very little about getting to heaven.

Happiness comes from holiness. You can't truly be happy unless you're hungry for Jesus Christ.