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Last night I shared Anne Graham Lotz's book, Heaven with our AWANA Sparks.  Back from the Christmas holidays, it was a full-house of wide-eyed, inquisitive and yes, energetic little 1^st-2^nd graders who not only really enjoyed the book but asked and answered some very insightful questions during the counsel time.

My favorite was the little boy who responded to the question: What are you looking forward to most in Heaven? 

His answer was a simple, "Smiling, all the time."  

We closed in prayer with an invitation to place trust and faith in Jesus Christ.  I don ...

Do you have a habit of putting off doing things that you really want and need to do?  Do you let things go until they become huge tasks?  

My daughter and I laughingly, share a common saying ... "I'll do it on Monday!"  This usually refers to dieting, or a major cleaning task, but I can tell you that "Monday" rarely comes around!  Good intentions just don't counteract laziness! 

It's a new year!  Let's start fresh, with some help from Emilie Barnes.  Since most of the tasks we put off are not things we like to do ...

With U.S. troops now returning home from Iraq, there's been a surge of surprise military homecoming videos on T.V. and the internet.  If you're anything like me, you enjoy every opportunity to watch these videos, maybe even more than once :-)!  

Here's a recent video of a soldier that not only surprised his daughter at the end of her dance recital, but his wife too! I couldn't help but be moved emotionally after watching this one ... happy for this family's sweet reunion, but also concerned for their future.  

Statistics report that since 2001, the ...

Chris Brogan, New York Times Bestselling author challenges people to forego the idea of a resolution, and instead, come up with three words to help define their goals and experiences for the coming year. 

He shares that resolutions are often too vague, or too directed towards one goal. It might be "lose 20 pounds" or "get hired." While he notes that these goals are fine, he challenges others to "dig deeper", to find three words that could be used as "lighthouses to guide you through stormy seas . . . words that will bolster you and give you a direction that goes beyond ...

There's no better way to begin a new year than to get God's Word into you.  Nancy Leigh DeMoss says that your relationship with God will never be any stronger than your relationship with God's Word.

In this two-week series airing on "Revive Our Hearts^™" (January 2-13), Nancy teaches from Psalm 119 and challenges listeners to spend time reading the Bible every day.  This is one habit that could transform your year ahead.

Also airing this month is a special Sanctity of Life series titled, "Finding True Life After Abortion" (January 16-20).  Guest Jennifer Smith shares her ...

My favorite Christmas memory wasn't made in the comfort of my home or even in church - it was made in a leper colony!

For many years, my family joined a local church in Hong Kong the day after Christmas and visited a leper colony in China. We brought these men and women, each of whom were missing various body parts, gifts and shared the gospel message. The team of doctors and nurses that came with us treated their wounds and provided medical care. It was certainly a wonderful time for both the lepers and us!

What was most rewarding ...