Be a man of peace

Editor's Picks

• Sharon Jaynes

  

  The Mall or the Manger?

  Much has changed since the God of the universe decorated the night sky with the star of Bethlehem and directed the choir of angels in a chorus announcing the birth of Our Savior, Jesus Christ. But the commercialism doesn’t have to rule in our hearts and homes. This year let’s focus on the Christ Child and remember the true meaning of the holiday season. As we turn our eyes to the Babe in the manger, we will not view Christmas as a dreaded obligation or a major retail event. It will be a time of joyous celebration, honoring the One Who came to give us eternal life and worshipping our Heavenly Father.

  4 min read
• Revive Our Hearts

  

  Twinkling Lights in the Darkness

  As you adorn your home with lights and string them around your Christmas tree, may they serve as a reminder that Christ, the Light of the World, has come.

  5 min read
• Nicole O'Meara

  

  My Top 5 Books from 2024 — Nicole O'Meara

  Here are my favorite books read in 2024 (not necessarily published in 2024) in five categories: Nonfiction, Fiction, Biography, Christian Living, and Cozy Mysteries.

  7 min read
• Lynn H. Pryor

  

  What Unusual Gift Will You Give This Year?

  We’ve survived another Christmas shopping season with its deluge of Christmas ads. I’m used to ads appearing in my email inbox and Facebook feed, but since early November, I’ve ex…

  4 min read