A Bible Study for Our Country

This weekend, the United States of America celebrates Independence Day on the 4th of July, a national holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.  My three favorite ways to celebrate this holiday are with friends, flags, and fireworks! Continue reading

After-Christmas Thank You Note

thank you sign

Like most people, I usually think about writing Christmas gift thank-you notes after Christmas.  But after a month of studying and practicing gratitude in November, I want to start the Christmas season by focusing on the best Christmas gift I ever received. Continue reading

On Veteran’s Day, A Bible Study for Our Country

I usually post this Bible Study for Our Country around the 4th of July, when the United States of America celebrates Independence Day, a national holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.  In the middle of our month focusing on gratitude, let’s take a few minutes to thank God for our homes, our country, and the men and women of the Armed Forces who protect and serve! Continue reading

What about a Thanksgiving Tree?

When you walk through the stores this season, you might be overwhelmed with the plethora of decorations available for Halloween, and how Christmas merchandise is available earlier and earlier.  But it’s hard for retailers to promote consumerism for a holiday whose purpose is to be grateful for the life and things God has already given you.  You will find a few things to buy for Thanksgiving, but here is my suggestion for making your own Thanksgiving Tree decoration, either for your Sunday School classroom or your own living room. Continue reading

A Bible Study for Our Country

This weekend, the United States of America celebrates Independence Day on the 4th of July, a national holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.  My three favorite ways to celebrate this holiday are with friends, flags, and fireworks! Continue reading

A Bible Study for Our Country

This week, the United States of America celebrates Independence Day on the 4th of July, a national holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.  My three favorite ways to celebrate this holiday are with friends, flags, and fireworks! Continue reading

When Thoughts Become Anxiety

In order to deal with life issues and solve problems, we think about them.  Ponder the situation.  Research the options.  Seek counsel from others.  At what point do our reasoning thoughts become unreasonable worry and sinful anxiety?  Look for these four signs that your thoughts have turned into anxiety.  And look to God’s Word for weapons to battle anxiety successfully. Continue reading

What about a Thanksgiving Tree?

If you’re brave enough to walk through the stores this season, you might be overwhelmed with the plethora of decorations available for  Halloween or Christmas.  But it’s hard for retailers to promote consumerism for a holiday whose purpose is to be grateful for the life God has already given you.  You will find a few things to buy for Thanksgiving, but here is my suggestion for making your own Thankful Tree decoration, either for your Sunday School classroom or your own living room. Continue reading

A Bible Study for Our Country

This week, the United States of America celebrates Independence Day on the 4th of July, a national holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.  My three favorite ways to celebrate this holiday are with friends, flags, and fireworks! Continue reading