“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” – President Calvin Coolidge
 
“I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.” (John 12:46)
What does it mean to believe in Jesus?
How does belief in Jesus change how you live?
My favorite thing to do during the Christmas season is to prepare and send our family Christmas cards and letters to …

“Tradition is a guide and not a jailer” – William Somerset Maugham
 
“Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God: Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country.” …

“Work now, play later. Serious now, pleasure later.” – Rev. Matt Gregory
“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.” (Matthew 25:13)
If you knew Jesus was going to return in five minutes (300 seconds), what would be your reaction?
When Jesus returns, will you have oil in your lamp?
During the worship service at Soul Purpose Church on Sunday December 16, Pastor Matt Gregory preached a message titled “The Last Christmas Ever.” Today’s message comes from that sermon and my notes:
Matt began …

“The world would never starve for wonders, but only for the warmth of wonder.”  – G. K. Chesterton
Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11)
Who can you share the wonder of Christmas with this year?
On December 10, I sent a devotional titled “Letter from Jesus about Christmas.” In response to …

Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.  ~John W. Whitehead, The Stealing of America, 1983
“For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.” (Luke 6:43)
What simple things can you focus on this month to bear much good fruit?
When I die, I want to leave a strong family legacy – children and grandchildren who love Jesus and have passion for the Word of God – family members who selflessly serve others out of the love they …

When you bless the Jewish people, God will bless you!
At that time the Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; it was winter, and Yeshua was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon. (John 10:22,23)
What is the Festival of Lights?
How does that relate to Christmas?
Yesterday I shared a “Letter From Jesus About Christmas,” which closely reflected my view of Christmas. Today I’d like to share a good message from Jeff Bernstein about the Festival of Lights received as an email on December 8. This feast is Biblical. …

He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. – Roy L. Smith
being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God which liveth and abideth for ever; (1 Peter 1:23)
How did Christmas get started?
Is it Biblical?
If Jesus wrote you a letter about Christmas, what would He say?
For many years Christmas was my favorite holiday and time of the year. Since committing my life to Jesus in 2001, Easter became my favorite holiday. Why? Because Jesus’ primary purpose in …

 ”Every person, every family, every community, every culture, every nation … needs The Story.” – Marie Umidi
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. (John 11:25)
Have you ever committed your life to Jesus?
If so, how is Jesus’s resurrection impacting you and your family?
Today, on Easter Sunday, more people will attend worship services in churches than any other day of the year. Why is Easter so special?
For most of my life, Christmas was my favorite day …

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There is no such thing as “separation of state and church” in the Constitution. It’s a lie of the left. – Pat Robertson
as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God. (1 Peter 2:16)
How can you help spread the word about the myth of “separation of church and state?”
Today is Religious Freedom Day. Two days ago I received an email from the Elijah List notifying me about President Bush’s recent Proclamation of Religious Freedom Day. This caught my attention immediately since …

It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air. – W.T. Ellis
“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (Luke 2:14)
Is Jesus the reason for the season to you?
During the Christmas season, many people show their appreciation to loved ones by making special gifts. My favorite way to thank people who have touched me in a special way is to share our custom family Christmas card and letter.
For seven years now, we’ve posted our family Christmas cards and letters on the web. …