Closing off the year for 2010 and Getting ready for 2011

Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman. If we knew the Gift of God and Who (the Giver), we would never be in "thirst".

Immanuel - God with us! There was no room in the Inn, but is there room in your heart for Jesus?

The Truth about Christmas... Biblical basis for modern-day Christmas traditions.

The joy of the Christmas season is the Joy of the Lord. Joy is not equal to happiness (a feeling). It is the awareness of God's presence.

Paul's pursuit involved knowing Christ intimately, being "found in Christ", knowing the resurrection power of Christ, and sharing in His suffering.

The record of the sons of Esau (Edom) in the land of Canaan. Joseph is betrayed by his brothers because of jealousy and anger.

The 3 Musts: We must be born again, Jesus must be lifted up, & we must decrease.

God tells Jacob to arise, leave behind all sin and encumbrances, go back to the "House of God", and stay there. God calls him "Israel".