The four gifts of Advent - joy, peace, hope, and love - flow from Jesus alone as the true reason for Christmas. Whether life feels festive or difficult, find your reason to celebrate in Him.

Frances Havergal died with the name of Jesus on her lips. Hers was a great hope – not just for this life, but also for the life to come. We too have such hope!

Where do you go when you are in need of hope? The Psalmist discovered that God’s Word contained all the hope he needed.

God’s good news is not just for the rich, famous or successful. In fact, the least likely people are often the ones who God blesses the most.

Haralan Popov found solace and communion with God in the midst of suffering, even in solitary confinement and during torture. Popov's story serves as a powerful reminder that those who trust in God can find hope and peace even in their darkest moments.

Children of God can have assurance of life after death. Keith and Kristyn Getty's song "The Lord is My Salvation" reminds us of this great truth.

Dr. Carla Sunberg shares the story of Church of the Nazarene's founder Phineas Bresee always saying "Good Morning!" no matter what time of day it was. Why? Because good things were always on the horizon.

How many of us live in chains? But God can fling open our prison doors and set us free – as Rev. Derek Wilson reminds us in this 2008 Easter sermon.

Rev. Derek Wilson’s 2008 Easter sermon helps us see that whatever school of hard knocks we’ve been through, the door is open in Jesus’ name and we can be freed from that place.

Rev Derek Wilson’s Easter sermon from 2008 shows us that we don’t need to hide behind a mirror, reflecting a false identity to others, but the power of Jesus helps us to step out in faith and be healed and made new.

Rev. Derek Wilson shows us that the power that raised Jesus from the dead can break open the doors behind which we lock away our fears, our failures, our problems.

Beppie's attitude made all the difference. Whatever difficulties you face, if you have the right attitude, you'll be able to thrive.

Beppie, a blind lady, found great hope in holding onto God's Word to get her through her difficulties. We should do the same.

Jesus' death on the cross would have meant nothing if he didn't rise again and conquer death! Thank God that the grave is empty today.

God makes a way through the waters. When it seems like he won't, because there are enemies one side and floods the other... he opens up a way. Trust in His timing this year!

The chorus of "Yet Not I, but through Christ in Me" reminds us that when we are wholly bound to Jesus, we have everything we need in Him. Take a moment today to declare Jesus as your only hope and reflect on the sufficiency found in Christ alone.

The profound truth of Christ's resurrection infuses our faith with unshakeable joy and optimism, regardless of life's circumstances. Let the declaration "Whatever happens, the Lord is risen" transform your perspective today as you face both challenges and victories.