At the most pivotal moment in history, God deliberately interjected activity between celestial realms and our domain. He did this by choosing to involve lowly shepherds with Jesus’ birth. What’s that about? After all, they were just tending flocks soon to be slaughtered for temple sacrifices. Probably unskilled, disrespected and certainly ...

While it may sound self-explanatory, loneliness is a complicated term. Physically, we may feel nauseated in the pit of our stomachs. Psychologically, we often feel isolated and disconnected. Our mental faculties store deep yearnings…to be wanted, loved, and known for who we really are. Even though we desire close relationships, ...

If ever our nations need peace, it’s now. Amid racial tensions, terrorist groups multiplying, Middle Eastern unrest, and economical downturns—not to mention the daily grind of sufferings. Am I touching a nerve? Against that backdrop, a pertinent line from ‘O Holy Night’ comes to mind. In the words of John ...

“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body” (Matthew 26:26 NKJV). Let’s begin by thinking of bread as staple food—a basic dietary item that one can survive on for a long time. ...

We’re probably familiar with increased fitness programs and gym enrollments after the holidays. Numerous folks begin exercise routines, running, or cycling. Dietitians claim running helps with weight loss, cardiovascular health, and an improved emotional state or ‘runner’s high’. Conversely, there are large numbers of individuals who don’t like to run. ...