Philippians

December 22, 2023

A Wonderful Christmas Story – Part 3

Two days ago, I began a Christmas story that came from my book Bryson City Seasons. You can read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. This is […]
December 21, 2023

A Wonderful Christmas Story – Part 2

Yesterday, I began a Christmas story that came from my book Bryson City Seasons. You can read Part 1 here. This is the second of three parts. I hope […]
December 20, 2023

A Wonderful Christmas Story – Part 1

My most popular books, at least based on sales and letters, are the Bryson City series. In the second book in this series, Bryson City Seasons, I […]
December 19, 2023

Wreaths Across America honors my father

My family and I are so grateful to the volunteers and donors at Wreaths Across America for honoring my father and those heroes buried with him.
December 19, 2023

Avoiding the Christmas blues

A patient recently told me that Christmas music actually makes her sad—and she’s embarrassed to feel like a Grinch. If you can relate, you’re not alone.
December 18, 2023

Toy safety tips for Christmas day

As the presents are being opened at Christmas, if you have small children in the house, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges gift-givers to […]
December 17, 2023

If the origin of Christmas is “pagan,” should Christians celebrate the holiday?

As we approach the Christmas holiday, Christians will often be challenged by those who note the “pagan” origin of Christmas. As a result, some Christians believe […]
December 16, 2023

Preventing a Christmas tree fire

Christmas trees may be bright and merry, but they can pose a fire hazard if you’re not careful. The National Fire Protection Association offers these suggestions […]
June 3, 2020

Carnality – 5

We who serve God by his Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus … put no confidence in the flesh.
June 7, 2020

Nothing – 4

For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.
June 10, 2020

Everything – 6

Do everything in love … always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
June 10, 2020

Everything – 7

For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the […]
June 20, 2020

Spiritual Gifts – Healing – 1

Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. … To one there is given (one gift) … to another […]
July 8, 2020

Stand Firm – 1

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! […]