The traditional nativity scene brings all the pieces of the Christmas story together into one picture. But don’t forget the red dragon from Revelation 12 is also part of the Christmas story. He came to destroy Christ the moment He was born and he’s trying to destroy us even now. Let us rejoice in the victory and wage the war of love.

John’s appreciation of Matthew West’s music, especially during the Christmas season, comes from a discussion they had several years ago. Matthew is passionate about using music to help encourage his listeners faith with stories of God’s faithfulness to mend and heal. John was encouraged to hear the stories behind “Mended” and “Untold.”

Depression appears to attack Christians great and small. What help do we get from the Scriptures to fight against the darkness and despair and the false condemnation that usually comes in periods of depression?

John shares memories from his recent trip to Romania that will encourage you. Hear how the Gospel of Life is impacting lives through local churches to bring hope and transformation to the nation. John also shares an conversation with missionary Brad Hayes.

By the time you see this I will be in Romania traveling through six different cities and teaching our four questions to pastors in each city. And I always ask myself, why take such risks and where do you get the strength to endure long travel with unexpected outcomes?