More Christ in Christmas

In the midst of the chaos of the holidays, whether it is crowded shops or fun Christmas parties, we can get caught up and stressed out when we should be experiencing joy. After Thanksgiving I put up my tree, get the lights and decorations up, and my favorite...

The Best Worst Christmas Ever

“……….The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.” 1 John 3:8 Christmas in the Burt home is an extremely big deal. We have Christmas traditions you’d expect like attending Christmas Eve service, praying together Christmas...

Give Thanks To The Lord

Psalm 107:1-3 1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good,For His lovingkindness is everlasting.  2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the adversary.  3 And gathered from the lands,From the east and from...

Prisoner or Paul?

I’ve been a follower of Jesus for about 36yrs now and reading my bible for about 33yrs. Throughout these years there have been times when I’ve read my bible and was unmoved or didn’t understand what I was reading, as well as times when the words jumped off the page to...

What Jesus Wants You To Wear For Halloween

“…..For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” 2 Timothy 1:7 Halloween has become a 5 billion dollar a year industry in the United States which is alarming to me, not so much as a Pastor, but as a human being!...