The God Who Provides

by Dr. James Boice

It is not difficult to find examples of people who have allowed the love of money to ruin their spirituality and to nullify the effect of their witness. History is full of such examples, and they come from our time also. True charity came into the world through Christianity, and the charity we see today-in the United Way, in the Red Cross, in hospitals, in benevolent foundations, in government-is purely a by-product of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. In this life, as in the next, God shall supply all our needs, according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus, and still there will be inexhaustible resources beyond.

Christmas Impromptu: Improvisations on Christmas Carols

Christmas Impromptu is contemplative music for a season that is typically anything but calm or thoughtful. Christmastime always brings along with it festive music, pop songs, and merchandizing jingles. There is lots of hustle and bustle as we scurry to buy, wrap, cook, clean, and generally focus on external things. But how often do we experience the sweet, quiet joy of God's promise fulfilled in a newborn? Do we sit down with family or friends and read the Christmas narratives? Do we take time to actually thank our Heavenly Father for the gift of his Son? It is hoped that these improvised renditions of favorite carols may foster such devotional moments.