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7 Reasons Winter Reminds Us to Hold on to Hope

Ruth Clemence

Many people suffer from seasonal depression or feel down in the winter. The trees seem lifeless, we spend a lot more time inside, and it gets darker earlier and for longer stretches of the day. It can...

How to Trust God in the Difficult Seasons of Change

Misty Honnold

Seasons come and seasons go. We can count on it. Summer fades into fall, fall into the crisp winter season, which sprouts anew each year into spring. Spring saunters into summer and the cycle continue...

3 Wonderful Ways Easter Transforms How We View Death

Debbie W. Wilson

Have you ever worried about dying? Have you wondered what happens to a loved one when they pass away? Every spring, colorful bulbs and budding trees replace the deadness of winter and proclaim the hop...

The Most Important Thing Parents Can Do This Summer

Jamie Love

Summer is one of my favorite times of the year. It takes us past the blistery cold and blanketing snow of the winter. Summer gets us beyond the heavy rains and muddy grounds of spring. But better than...

6 Verses and Prayers for the First Day of Spring

Sophia Bricker

There is a charming quality to spring that captures the imagination. We see the buds forming on trees, shoots from bulbs rising out of the earth, birds flitting around looking for material suitable fo...

Do We Know When Jesus Was Actually Born?

Britt Mooney

While the Bible doesn’t specify a date for the birth of Christ, Scripture and history give us clues to explore when the Good News came to earth as a baby. ...

Why Do Some People Claim That Christmas Is a Pagan Holiday?

Blair Parke

Was Christmas originally a pagan holiday? Learn about the history and development of the Christmas holiday for Christians from the time of Christ to today!...

4 Ways God Guides Us through Seasons of Change and Transition

Rachel Britton

Our world, created and managed by God, is structured to meet the physical needs of all creatures, including humanity. But, as Matthew 6:26 declares, human beings are much more valuable than animals or...

8 Inspiring Prayers for the Autumn

Pamela Palmer

Autumn is a favorite time of year for many. It is marked by the vibrant colors of turning leaves, the abundance of apples, pumpkins, and flowers, and it prepares us for the long winter season to come....

Seasonal Depression? 4 Tips to Encourage You This Winter

Kirstyn Mayden

Whether you are currently dealing with seasonal depression or have done so in the past, there is good news! God is present with you and you are not alone. There are numerous opportunities, and resourc...

Why Is Christmas Such a Big Deal?

Melanie Campbell

The way of peace is not found in the raucous celebrations of Christmases past, or the sometimes over-commercialized events of today. The way of peace is found in living in the way Jesus taught His dis...

The Beautiful Symbolism of Snow in Scripture

Emma Danzey

Snow is the precipitation of winter. It helps to provide water that is soaked into the ground and used towards the spring blooms. In God’s goodness, He provides for the needs of the land and people th...

The Glorious Toil and Reward within the Verse “A Man Reaps What He Sows”

Lianna Davis

When the apostle Paul writes to the Galatian church, “Whatever one sows, that will he also reap” (Gal. 6:7), the agrarian community would have understood the process of sowing, the patience required f...

7 Solid Anchors for Your Anxious Soul

Sarah Walton

Suffering and worry often go hand in hand. One of the greatest battles I wage on a daily basis is with anxiety over sickness—especially during the cold winter months when it’s nearly impossible to avo...

The Origin and History of America’s Christmas Traditions

Annette Griffin

Much of our Christmas history is marred by pagan practices and beliefs. But just like Jesus came to redeem the world from sin, Christians—through Him—can reclaim the holiday to celebrate our Savior, w...

Will We Celebrate the Birth of Christ in Heaven?

Randy Alcorn

"The Word became flesh" is the true meaning of Christmas. So, do I think we will celebrate Christmas in Heaven? Yes, and here's why......

Are You Willing to Embrace the Rest God Offers?

Amanda Idleman

How many of us are weary? Our lives are so full, so stressful, and so hurried we only feel troubled. There is no peace for the weary. We live in an exhausted world where the pace of our days has left ...

Digging up Peter

Historical texts and archaeological discoveries tell us about Peter’s life and times....

Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

Ed Jarrett

Christmas, at its heart, is a celebration of the birth of Jesus. But it is true that some of what we see at Christmas is pagan in origin. Christmas trees also have a pagan origin, as do some of the de...

10 Hopeful Verses to Uplift Those Fighting Seasonal Depression

Ashley Hooker

Biblical characters like David, Job, Nehemiah, Paul, and others dealt with depression during their lifetimes. During those times when they were feeling down, they all looked to God for encouragement a...