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Shepherds were the first to hear the news of Jesus’ birth. This is such an integral part of the Christmas story that we can easily miss its significance. To whom do you think the birth of such a child should be announced? Logically thinking, we would first tell people of... Read More →

Many Christians approach the fourth commandment with a mixture of guilt and uneasiness. They sense somehow that Sunday ought to be different, but how and why and who sets the rules? God intended the Sabbath to be a source of renewal. It was to be a regular, weekly time in which... Read More →

Stress fractures have plagued some of the greatest NBA players. Bill Walton and Yao Ming were forced into early retirement because of this problem. A stress fracture begins when the shock and strain of playing the game creates microscopic cracks in the outer layer of bone,... Read More →

What are the finer things in life for you? Is it fast cars, fine clothes, exotic vacations or gourmet foods? It might be all of these, but for most it would center in some sort of materialistic extravagance. We crave to be fulfilled by the material world, yet it can never bring... Read More →

There are two kinds of pride. The good kind produces self-respect, dignity, satisfaction from a job well done and joy in seeing others succeed. The bad kind produces conceit, arrogance and an attitude of superiority that we call egotism. Pride is easily detected in others and... Read More →

Our life is multi-faceted. We have a relational life, work life, private life, thought life, and a spiritual life. Our relationship with God should be the common thread that connects, coordinates and brings consensus to all areas of life. It is health; it is hope; it is healing;... Read More →

Advertisements are designed to make us want. They appeal to our desire for self-gratification, pleasure, power, fulfillment and happiness. They leave us feeling a little less content with what we have and little more convinced that there is something more out there that would... Read More →

Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived and his wealth was unequaled. He was world renowned and sought after by kings and rulers. He spent his life in pursuit of life’s meaning through education, the accumulation of wealth, and the indulgences of pleasure (food, wine, women and... Read More →

God created us to have a deep hunger for love, purpose, fulfillment and satisfaction. This hunger can only be satisfied through a relationship with Jesus Christ; however, we seek many things to fill the void in our lives. This series will help us end the chase that leads nowhere... Read More →