Knowing the compassionate art is knowing the difference between religion and relationship as demonstrated by the Good Samaritan of the Bible.

Learn who your neighbors are and how you should treat them from a biblical perspective in Leviticus 19:18..

Even God's gifts need to be unwrapped. God's promises invites our participation. Find an example from Joshua 15:12-14 as explained by Pastor Dave Sather.

Waiting is the space between a promise spoken and one realized.

Go back to the beginning and remember the promises you were given. There is more.

Empowered believer knows yesterday's failures can prepare him or her for tomorrow's opportunities.

God gives us the promises; but, we must go and take them.

Learn how God has heard your prayer and is working even if we don't see it.

When Gabriel called Mary by name, her life and her perspective changed. Even though 6 billion people call the earth home, God knows you and calls you by name (Is. 43:1-3). Therefore, you are chosen (Eph. 1:40; You have been appointed to do great things (John 15:16) and you have been anointed to do everything He has called you to (2 Cor. 1:21-22).

The key to an enjoyable holiday season is a spirit of thanksgiving.