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.

Integrity is keeping a commitment even after circumstances have changed.

Salvation is one of the Bible's great words, but many don't understand that the Bible presents salvation in three stages. Many people consider salvation a one-time, past event. They forget its ongoing nature.

It is possible to live the Christian life just on the surface, knowing only enough to carry on an intelligent conversation in the church foyer with another equally uninformed believer, but when that happens you are vulnerable to the attack of the deceiver.

God loves you as though you are the only person in the world, and He loves everyone the way He loves you.

If you face a challenging task from God today, ask yourself, "How would Jesus handle this?" Then go and do the same.

Grace means forgiveness-period.