Living on Purpose: Embracing hope for the new year
I hope that everyone had an enjoyable holiday, but I must admit that it did not seem like a normal Christmas.
Living on Purpose: What does God want from us at Christmastime?
We've made it through another Christmas, and many of us were stressed trying to figure out what to give people who already have everything they need.
Holland: The extraordinary parents of Jesus
This is the time of year when we display our Nativity sets, and it's common to see depictions on the front of Christmas cards that have Mary and Joseph in a stable with the Baby Jesus lying in a feeding trough, commonly referred to as a manger.
Living on Purpose: The essence of self-discipline for followers of Christ
The attitude of our fallen human nature is not very nice - in fact, the word depraved is commonly used. Christians are required to honor God with self-discipline of their mind and to demonstrate his character, but sadly it's rare to find any difference between God's people and those who do not know him at all.
Living on Purpose: Will you speak up for Jesus?
I've often heard people say that we should not discuss religion or politics, and I agree we are less likely to argue if we avoid these danger zones and just talk about the weather.
Holland: God moves in a mysterious way
Late one stormy London night in 1763, a man filled with despair was determined to end his life. He hired a driver to take him to the river and was convinced that if he could only cast himself into the depths of the Thames, his agony could be finally put to an end.
Living on Purpose: A clean heart and a right spirit identify followers of God
The early church began as a small group of Christians who believed in God and the Bible and considered their faith as their highest priority.
Holland: Remaining steadfast in our faith in difficult times
People talk about faith all the time, and this a good thing. However, along with our confidence, there must also be a collection of other godly character traits operating within us in order to have a balanced and sincere relationship with him. Faith is not just a magical wand that is used when we want something, but rather is an agreement with God's will, which is a critical part of being his child.
Living on Purpose: Staying calm as we continue to pray
Do you believe that God intervenes in the affairs of mankind, or do you consider the philosophy where he stands back and calmly watches everything happen?
Holland: Who does God want to be president?
This year has passed by quickly, and now the election is just a few days away.