A few days from now, we will celebrate Valentine’s Day. In 2023, Americans spent $25.9 billion on this day alone. In 2024, the total was about $25.8 billion; in 2025, the spending is expected to be a record $27.5 billion. You would think that’s enough celebrating to make everybody in Read more…
The symbols of Christmas are all around us in the month of December as we prepare for Christmas Day. But did you know that long before our Christmas trees, Black Friday specials and our beautiful gift-wrapped presents, God provided His very own symbols? The Christmas Manger The first was a Read more…
It started as a normal day in Joseph’s life. He wore a special coat of many colors from his father to prove he was Jacob’s favorite son. It was no question, Joseph was the man! But then things went in a different direction. Joseph had a bad day. His brothers Read more…
Part of the thrill of Christmas lies in the anticipation of what’s coming. Part of the challenge of Christmas lies in waiting for it. (Three hundred fifty-eight days, to be exact.) But when Christmas Day finally arrives and we open our presents, most of the time we realize the gifts Read more…