by Bob | Dec 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
The origin of the Santa Claus myth begins with the real-life Nicholas (270-346 AD), who was born during the 3rd century in the village of Patara. At the time, the area was in Greece and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, Epiphanus and...
by Bob | Dec 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Santa puts gifts under your tree … JESUS became our gift and died on the tree, for you and for me. Santa and his little helpers make toys … JESUS pays for and forgives sin, makes a new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes, and builds mansions. Santa lives...
by Bob | Dec 23, 2019 | Christmas, Santa, Uncategorized
I recently read and thoroughly enjoyed Simon Camilleri’s little book, When Santa Learned the Gospel (10 Publishing). I believe you and your family would be blessed by it, too. Here’s a synopsis: Follow Santa’s journey in this unique Christmas fable as he learns about...
by Bob | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
A Word from Bob: Last week I posted a special edition of the Friday 5 to Live By, highlighting blog post about Top Lists of 2019 Top Books. Additional similar lists have been posted this week, so now we have 12 Top Book Lists of 2019. Think of it as my “list of...
by Bob | Dec 11, 2019 | Biblical Counseling Coalition
As this post publishes, I’m enjoying the fellowship of nearly 75 biblical counseling leaders from around the world. We’re gathered for the Annual Leadership Summit of the Biblical Counseling Coalition. The Confessional Statement of the Biblical Counseling Coalition...