Today is December 25. Whether you recognize the traditional holiday of Christmas or not, the fact remains that the calendar marks today as the twenty-fifth of December.

Jesus was powerful from infancy. From birth, He was called King of the Jews by the wise men, and greatly troubled King Herod, and all who were with him in Jerusalem.

In the Disney blockbuster fairytale, The Little Mermaid, Ariel, the youngest daughter of King Triton, ruler of the Mer-people, falls in love with Prince Eric of Atlantica.

Has it ever occurred to you that you are a part of God’s game plan? His Kingdom is coming to the earth and we, as His messengers, are to prepare the way.

The Gospels give a complete and trustworthy account of Jesus’ coming, but they don’t all repeat the same events. In Matthew and Luke we learn details about Jesus' birth.

Are you expressing the love of the Father to others? God demonstrated His love toward us by sending His Son, Jesus, to be the sacrifice for our sins.

Each year toward the end of October, my wife sends out a message to our family asking us to prepare our Christmas Gift Wish List.

It’s all about timing! Have you ever tried making a Christmas dish by following a family recipe perfectly, and yet it still doesn’t turn out right?

A few years ago, my siblings and I planned to have breakfast with my father for his 75th birthday. My plan was to pick up my daughter in Washington, DC, drive to my sister’s house for breakfast, and return home to Virginia the same day.

Have you ever been invited to a surprise party? One where the lights were to be cut out right before the Guest of Honor’s entry? Now imagine showing up late.

In the book of Matthew we are introduced to Magi, who scholars tell us were secular, pagan astronomers who were possible descendants of Noah’s three sons.

Have you ever been lied to by a person you trusted?

The holiday season is among the busiest travel periods of the year. Despite being in a pandemic, reports show that travel experts still expect an increase in travel.

Have you ever been on a really long journey to accomplish something, and in the midst of pouring out your time and energy and waiting for it to come into fruition; you sat back wondering, “Why am I even doing this?

A friend tells you that she wants to bless you with an endless supply of delicious, homegrown tomatoes. In anticipation, you prepare to use the tomatoes. When she arrives, she hands you a packet of tomato seeds.

After being told by angels, the shepherds were not obligated to stop what they were doing. But in faith, they left. And typically on the other side of faith, is confirmation.

After the shepherds and angels and the heavenly songs and the prophecies and promises that were made to her; this young girl was probably frightened, perplexed, courageous, and willing.

Have you made it your business to make known the Savior, Jesus Christ?

When I was growing up, I remember watching a program on television entitled Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Are you in need of peace this Christmas season?