God is the gift who always fits. “Every good and perfect gift comes from GOD.” James 1:17 We so enjoy shopping and buying gifts for others, right? Especially for those whose preferences we know. Their favorites—colors, hobbies, songs, sports, foods, and places. Being on the receiving end of gifts is …
Pirate Preacher 
No Snow, No Problem: Cookies Still Count
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”— Jesus (Acts 20:35) Give cookies; count blessings. “I do not want Christmas to come this year,” Hannah said. “Do you want presents?” Grampa Hippo asked. “I do not want Christmas. Not even presents,” Hannah said. “What is wrong?” Grampa asked. “It …
Keep Inching Along
Do you have a real, live pine tree as your 🌲 Christmas tree? Describe the scent? Have you seen, smelled, touched any items made of pine? Come with me to a time long ago, to a place where pine and cedar trees were plentiful, useful, and beautiful! A young man …
A Poem of David and Goliath
Goliath served with the Philistines. The biggest guy anyone had seen. He challenged the armies of Israel. He threatened them with his steel. He asked, “Will anybody fight?” “I will beat any with my might.” He held his sword up so high. He shook it in the sky. When that …
God Knows Your Name
God knows your name. Think about that for a moment. Did you know the New Testament starts off with a long list of names that are difficult to pronounce? It can be exhausting to read and you may be tempted to just skip over them. If you don’t skip them, …