We celebrate historical events that are commemorated every year. Thanksgiving is one of them. However, we don't need a holiday to tell us to be thankful. We are ever grateful for the work on the cross that transform lives. We are thankful that in a season where there's much complaining and murmuring, we can rejoice. Where people may be feeling hopeless, we know we have hope in Jesus. Lamentations 3:20-24 says, My soul still remembers and sinks within me. This I recall to my

The holidays and the many activities and festivities are vastly approaching. And it will be an exciting time. However, the question may come up. Are you prepared? Are you prepared to host the family and friends at your home? Are you prepared to cook that meal or the desserts? Are you prepared financially, so you don't go into debt this time? Are you prepared to entertain the out of town guests that may extend their welcome? Are you prepared to laugh at the corny jokes and pre

As the last two months of the year are approaching, I start to see signs in stores that they're hiring for the season. I chuckle to myself, as I quickly entertain the thought of working again, even if it's only for the season. It's seasonal struck me in my meditations this morning because the hiring sign meant that the job wasn't permanent. There would be no benefits, no bonuses, no 401k because you wouldn't be working that long to receive them according to the hiring policy.

Jeremiah 29:11, a familiar passage tells us that the Lord has a plan for our lives, not to harm us, but to give us a hope and a future. Through the spirit of adoption we come to know that we have been predestined, justified and sanctified to carry out the plans birthed in our lives. Where many people may struggle with their purpose in life, God defines the purpose for mankind. We are created to bring Him glory in the earth. Bringing Him glory can only start out by having in c