D E C E M B E R 3 1 “What man can live and not see death? Can he deliver his life from the power of the grave?” — Psalm 89:48

A Remembrance Of Death

Tonight we say goodbye to the old year and usher in the new. It’s a special time of reflection and tradition, and perhaps tonight you’ll engage in your own celebration as this year passes into the next. Perhaps you’ll look back on favorite memories of the past year and anticipate some new adventures in the year to come. But many will spend their New Year’s Eve getting drunk. Have you ever wondered why so many people... More

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D E C E M B E R 3 0 “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” — Mark 8:36

A Matter Of Profit And Loss

“Show me the numbers.” This motto typifies our society’s attitude and focus. We’re driven by the financial “bottom line.” How much money can we make? How will our choices impact our bank accounts? But the true bottom line is the end of our lives, and when we get there, the amount of money we have won’t matter at all. Instead, the ledger either will or will not have our names in the “life given... More

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D E C E M B E R 2 9 “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away …” — Revelation 21:1

A Look At The Hereafter

Many years ago I heard a man derisively described as someone who was “so heavenly minded that he was no earthly good.” We may hear that from time to time, but for every one person who fits that description, ten thousand people are so worldly minded that they are no heavenly good at all. Where do your thoughts dwell: on the concerns of this world or in anticipation of eternity spent in Heaven? Once I was in an unfamiliar... More

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D E C E M B E R 2 8 “The Sabbath was made for man …” — Mark 2:27

The Lord’s Day

At the end of a given week, do you often find yourself tired and weary from the toils of work? Are you ready to relax and give praise to the Lord? That is exactly what the Sabbath is for. We should reserve it as a day of rest and rejoicing. In fact, do you know why many churches (including the one I pastor) choose not to have kneeling benches? Because in the early church, Christians were forbidden to kneel on Sunday. They instead observed... More

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D E C E M B E R 2 7 “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain …” — Revelation 21:4

Life Everlasting

When did you last think about how incredible Heaven will be? Often we take Heaven for granted. In fact, our culture—even our cartoons—trivialize it, and we buy into the watered-down images. But Heaven will be a truly glorious place. What a great promise we have in knowing we’ll spend eternity there. Can you imagine a place where every house is a mansion or a palace? Every step a triumph? Every covering of the head a... More

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D E C E M B E R 2 6 “… For the Gentiles shall seek Him …” — Isaiah 11:10

Wise Men Still Seek Him

Through the ages Israelites as well as people of other nations have waited for the promised Messiah. Many Gentiles had heard of the Messiah from the Jews in captivity. In Babylon, in Persia, in every place the Jews were taken, the message spread of the long-expected one, the Savior to come. The wise men who followed the star of Bethlehem had heard the news in this way. Who exactly were these men? Contrary to some accounts, they probably... More

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D E C E M B E R 2 5 “… the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 6:23

God’s Christmas Gift

Well, have you opened yours yet? I’m talking about your Christmas gift from God. It’s what people have always wanted. For centuries people have searched for the fountain of youth, wondering if something somewhere can stop aging and give life anew. The search for immortality—has this been your quest? Once we open God’s Christmas gift, our search is over. What is this incredible gift that satisfies our deepest... More

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A Remembrance Of Death

A Matter Of Profit And Loss

A Look At The Hereafter

The Lord’s Day

Life Everlasting

Wise Men Still Seek Him

God’s Christmas Gift