The biblical story of the rich man and Lazarus resembles Ebeneezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol in that men get to see what comes of cherishing earthy riches more than eternal treasures.

We don't always follow Jesus for the right reasons. Sometimes our faithfulness stems from mixed motives. Even then, being obedient is better than not.

There are some jobs we're glad somebody else is doing. So, let's bless them.

What if we anticipated heaven the way many anticipate Christmas?

Maybe there's no wrong way to do Christmas as long as your convictions are focused on the Lord.

Struggle, failure, and pain are all signs of a person actually moving, trying, and engaging. The only way to avoid these things is to do nothing. That's not the kind of life God called us to live.

The Bible is full of blended families via remarriage, stepparents, and even adoption. These messy circumstances often lead to challenges and tension, but God loves blended families and continues using them for good.

Instead of hiding from those who remember the old you, show them the new you.

Most men recognize their responsibility to protect their immediate families, but God also calls us to protect humanity's most vulnerable.

Comparison brings out the worst in people... especially during the holidays.