For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9, NASB

Last time we looked at some of what Christ gave up to enrich us. Today we look at some of our riches and gifts that benefit us everyday.

First Timothy 4:14 says, “Do not neglect your gift” (NIV). Some gifts develop through use (Hebrews 5:14). That new computer or smart phone becomes more prized as you learn how to use it. The same is true with spiritual treasure. Our appreciation of its worth increases with understanding and use. Below are some of the many ways Christ enriches and gifts us. Pick a couple of neglected ones and begin developing them. (Read More)

The ladies I was lunching with discussed their varied emotions at sending their sons off to college this year. Pride and loss wove through their words. Their sons were enjoying their independence and doing well. They were fulfilling their parents’ hopes of becoming godly men, but this achievement had not come without cost. A pang of sadness accompanied the moms’ joy because their relationships with their firstborns had forever changed.

2 Corinthians 8:9 says, “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich (NASB). When we look at Christmas we see the joy and excitement of God becoming human. Jesus is fulfilling God’s plan established before the foundation of the earth (Ephesians 1:4). Yet, from the triune God’s viewpoint there was loss and sacrifice. (Read More)

Fatigue makes cowards of us all –Vince Lombardi

Life is filled with battles, and battles are exhausting, even when you are fighting for good. When fatigue sets in, we lose our spark and become vulnerable to discouragement. We can also become careless about choices we make.

At Lighthouse we are helping people in their battles for healthy marriages, families, and their own personal lives. We’ve found that God’s help in two important areas propels us through battle fatigue. (Read More)

The LORD … will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 (CEB)

Larry dubbed our new puppy “Wonder-pup.” He slept through his first night in his crate without a whimper. He pooped and peed outside and not in the house. He chewed his toys, not the furniture or us.  Our son said I would have saved money by getting a stuffed animal. Yes, for 24 hours Max was a wonder-pup. Now that he feels at home he is a normal puppy. (Read More)