Happy Birthday Jesus!

In Matthew 25 Jesus teaches us that whatever we do for the least of these . . . we do for Him.  In other words, when we bless those in need, right here and right now, we’re blessing Jesus.  When we give gifts of love, and kindness, listening and meeting needs ....

All children are at risk

When news of the vicious and tragic deaths of 20 children in Newtown, Connecticut came across my desk Friday morning, I sat and cried.  Stunned.  Thinking of my own two children who were in their own school settings.  Imagining what this would do to the families of...

Give the gift of a great read!

We’re winding down with only a few shopping days left before Christmas.  In my opinion, one of the best gifts we can give to someone is a great book to read.  Just this week I gave each of RiverTree’s Elders three of my favorite reads of the year:...

The Sparkle Box12345

“A gift with the power to change Christmas.”  That’s what the book, The Sparkle Box, claims.  And I agree! My friend, Jill Hardie, wrote this book.  I know her family’s story.  The difference the tradition of giving gifts to Jesus has made in...

From Whom Am I Learning?

In the New Testament, the Greek word for disciple is mathetes. That word simply means “learner” or “pupil.” This means that every time we see the word disciple in the Bible, we can insert the word “learner.” Here comes the key...