Guidelines For Living Devotional

Why You Should Think About Easter at Christmas

It has now been documented. Research polls indicate that Christmas is more popular than Easter.  Surprised? It seems to me that a lot of research only certifies the obvious.  That’s like asking people whether they prefer going to a baby dedication or christening, or a funeral.  Of course, Christmas is more popular.  And why not?

What to give Your Kids for Christmas

This Christmas the average family will give 30 gifts to each other and their friends, but most of those gifts will have been tossed aside in only a few days and very few will still be cherished this time next year. 

How to Handle Loneliness at Christmas

The month of December and depression seem to go together! Ask any counselor, any pastor, anyone who has staffed a suicide hot line, and they will tell you that the number of people fighting depression accelerates during the month of December. "It's the weather," some say. "No, it's too much alcohol at the Christmas party," another chirps in.  But I suspect that it is something deeper than the weather or the amount of alcohol which is consumed--both of which undoubtedly contribute to the problem.

Knowing When to Speak and When to Stay Silent

God gave us the gift of listening as well as the gift of speaking.  There is a time to speak and a time to remain silent.

How Harmful Can Gossip Be?

In a year, your words put in print would fill 66 books of 300 pages each.  A great many of those words concern other people, and often would be better unsaid.

Who is God and What is He Like?

As you read the Bible, you will better understand what God is like. You will see Him in the life of His son. Jesus revealed God simply yet beautifully so that all men might understand God’s heart.

Why We Need to Listen to Each Other

Both listening to each other and to God is important--tremendously important. 

How Do I Know That I Have Salvation?

Despite your doubts and question, you can be sure of your relationship with God!

Why You Should Go Beyond Forgiveness

While most of us know God wants us to forgive, few of us know He also asks us to go one step beyond forgiveness, which is to be reconciled to our estranged brothers, our husbands and wives and teenagers, and to Himself as well.

Discover What the Bible Really Says About Hell

God has said there is a hell and He doesn’t want you there.  He paid the ultimate price for you to have a personal choice, but He leaves the choice to you.