First person: Top ministry tips of 2025
December 31, 2025
Chuck Lawless of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary listed the top 10 most-read posts on his website this year. Here is his list: 15 reasons people
First person: What to consider before the tax rules change
December 26, 2025
Because these changes take effect in 2026, you have a window of opportunity. If you’ve been considering a significant gift to your church or another ministry, making that gift before Dec. 31 means you’ll benefit from the current rules.
First person: Hope amid the ‘dark underbelly’ of Christmas season
December 25, 2025
For many, images of glowing lights, nostalgic carols, bountiful tables and family gatherings are synonymous with Christmas. Jubilant declarations of peace on earth and good will toward men warm our hearts with the hope of Jesus Christ.
First person: Ultimate purpose of the first Christmas
December 21, 2025
Art Fettig observes, “Some businessmen are saying that this could be the greatest Christmas ever. I always thought the first one was.” There are so many wonderful details recorded in Scripture about the first Christmas.
First person: The bottom line of Christmas
December 19, 2025
Can you imagine the joy of hearing the story of Jesus’ birth for the first time?
First person: Movies and what Christmas is all about
December 15, 2025
If I were to ask you to name the best Christmas movies of all time, I am confident several titles would make the list …
First person: Forgotten gifts of Christmas
December 14, 2025
Most have heard the ancient proverb, “Familiarity breeds contempt.”
Lass Words: Clear vision in a ‘fuzzy’ world
December 13, 2025
I recently ordered a new pair of glasses. The kind where the lenses gradually transition from distance vision to bifocals as you scan down to the bottom of the lens.
