So now we're almost halfway through December and quickly rushing toward Christmas. I wanted to jump right in this morning with a familiar passage about the birth of Jesus from Luke 2:1-7 (NIV)...

You may have heard it said that it's rude to discuss politics and religion in polite conversation. I don't think that's exactly Biblical - but when family gatherings happen, just like our recent Thanksgiving celebration - sometimes those conversations do occur, and sometimes tempers flare. Any of you have any similar family conversations at your...

Thanksgiving is almost here - and it's one of those rare times where the entire nation pauses - for at least for a few minutes - to be grateful. But for believers, Thanksgiving is more than just a cultural moment. It's an opportunity to spiritually reflect on our blessings from God and how those blessings shape our priorities. Gratitude is ...

On the afternoon of June 12th, just this past summer, two hikers began climbing a mountain near Torreys Peak in Colorado. They contacted rescue workers around 5 p.m. saying that they were 'off route'. Mission leaders stayed on the line, guiding them back on track and eventually to the summit an hour later. Just moments after reaching...