Both Jesus and Paul were great examples of one who can leave this world courageously

According to a recent survey, 90 year olds were asked what they would have done differently with their lives. Their top responses were take more risks, do more things that would last after passing, and laugh more.

God designed us to have a love for Him and for others. He modeled this love through His love for us that has been poured out on us. "The love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:5b

The greatest example of someone who lived life passionately was Jesus. From the time He was twelve to the night before He was to die we find His passion to live for His Heavenly Father. Then there was the apostle Paul in which we are given the opportunity, through the Word of God, to see his passion and perspective change in life.

Oswald Chambers defines leadership as nothing more than influence. If he is correct then we are all leaders. If this is true then who and where are we leading? These questions must be answered before we can lead intentionally. During Jesus’ earthly ministry He was the greatest example of leading intentionally.

At the heart of sin is pride. It is the motivation and foundation for all sin. The Christmas Story has models of both pride and humility; it presents a contrast between a foolish king who is disgraced by his pride and wise men that are honored for their humility.

The Christmas Season can often create a conflict between the spiritual and the material. We know we should be thinking about God’s wonderful gift of His Son and we ought to be performing unselfish deeds, but slowly our focus gets diverted to personal gain and material pursuits; which for some carries throughout the year. Have you ever wondered why God chose to reveal the greatest message in the world to shepherds?

For many, there have been and are doubts surrounding the Christmas Story including the characters of the story. The first doubts came from Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist.

One of the basic truths that every believer needs to understand is, “What is God's Purpose for My Life?” When we understand what God’s purpose is for our life, then we will better understand why He allows difficult circumstances come into our lives.

One of the basic truths that every believer needs to understand is, “What is God's Purpose for My Life?” When we understand what God’s purpose is for our life, then we will better understand why He allows difficult circumstances come into our lives.