Do you find it easy or challenging to make decisions? What’s your normal plan in making a difficult choice? Do you make it on the spot, ponder the outcomes for a time, follow a friend or two’s advice, see what the popular trend is, or a mix of these?

A young woman was faced with an incredibly phenomenal, beautiful, and yet gut-wrenchingly hard assignment – to mother the Son of God. Unless inspired by the Holy Spirit Himself, no one would believe this woman was impregnated by Him. This story oozed perceived scandal, one that should have led to her death. How did this woman survive such a weighty commitment?

God has so graciously allowed the world the opportunity to join together with His people, the Israelites, to be one family, to those who accept Jesus’ gift of salvation.As we discovered last month, we also are united together as one army under the Lord of Armies. He’s given us Holy Spirit to counsel and defend us, His heavenly army to fight alongside us, as well as our brothers and sisters on earth.One of the most vital things to protect in this family is our unity. The Devil works hard to create division among us, so that we won’t be the Christ’s example of hope, light, or love to this hurting world. When we become aware of this, we can make, “every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:3When we do keep the unity, God does mighty work through His body of believers, joining the…

Do you still use cash for most purchases, or are credit cards your most frequent way of spending? It’s easy; just tap, insert, or swipe your card and the product is yours without having to think or feel the difference of how much you spent. Let Jennifer teach you how best to use your credit card, to keep yourself from racking up a bunch of debt, and what better time to learn/be reminded in the highest spending week of the entire year!

Upon asking the Lord for refreshed eyes and heart to understand the deeper truths of His divine conception, I am marveling at the Lord’s work in humble people. His direction this year in studying the Christmas story has highlighted the sacrifice and reward of being a follower of Jesus, no matter the cost. This first takes you and me to the incredible story of Joseph, Mary’s betrothed, in Matthew 1

The battle rages in your mind. What if you caused the infertility? Questions beyond a humanly possible answer. lies, and other discouragements try to drive you into despair when it comes to your infertility. Where is it all coming from and how do you make it stop? Did you know there’s a way to claim victory and find peace and joy while working through infertility?

Matthew 1 is a common list read around Christmastime as it significantly marks the end of one covenant and the beginning of the other. It’s like a pause of breath takes place, the blackened silence in a scene change, before reaching the climax of the show.

Thank you to every Air Force, Army, Marine, National Guard, Navy, Reservist, Chaplain, and Veteran who is and/or has served your country, and thank you to each of your family members as well. We truly appreciate the sacrifices you make every day for your country and our freedom.

As Remembrance and Veterans Day approaches, we want to honour those in the military. So, we have a beautiful piece to share with you written by a military wife of her experience. She shares insight into what it’s like to be “dependent” in this role. Please take a few minutes today to read what she’s shared, as there is wisdom we can all take from it.

Majority of us who have gardened or farmed most likely have not wept while planting seeds. In fact, it’s usually an exciting time and one filled with great anticipation for the harvest to come. We’re finishing up harvest season here in Ontario and awaiting the snow covered fields to lie dormant until spring. Maybe you haven’t wept while farming, but I’d guess you might have spiritually. It can be tough work, especially when the harvest seems so far away. and uncertain in some things. Hold on! There’s reason to rejoice even in the waiting.