There are strong denunciations against self righteous religious hypocrites. Jesus unloads on them. And then Jesus offers hope.

We need to preserve the unity that God has provided. Jesus has united us. He has redeemed us.

If we confess Jesus as Lord, is He practical lord of our lives? Who sets the schedule? Are we lord or is He?

When Joseph found out Jesus was coming, he probably has a lot of work to do. Affairs to put in order, finances to rearrange, priorities to reorder. Which makes me think we should be doing the same thing. Because Jesus is coming.

We celebrate Christmas with presents and lights and trees. Everyone likes Christmas. It's a beacon of hope and joy. But why? Why is this birth so important?

"What is this Give to Caesar thing about? Why? Who? What? What?" Maybe we should focus a bit more on the part we need to give to God. Huh? How about that?

If you are thinking that it doesn't apply to you, that may be the exact kind of prideful self elevating attitude that needs a rebuking. Step on in.

A look at thanks and gratitude through the Bible and how to be more thankful in our everyday lives,