Jesus tells us to "store up for yourselves treasures in heaven... For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:20-21). What better way to make sure our hearts are focused on our eternal life than to help this and future generations to find their way to Jesus.

John did not learn his doctrine from men but received his mission, ministry, and baptism from heaven.

As God calls you to give, remember that He would never ask for more than He is willing to give you, whether on this earth or in our heavenly home.

When God places a burden on your heart, when you see the need, respond with the confidence that He will take care of the rest.

"The Boy grew into youth, and the young Man into manhood, and his purity and lowliness and unselfish sympathy drew even then the hearts of all men."

The essence of the Great Commission is action. This is what God expects of us as His disciples.

Go, Teach, and Baptize! Don’t just sit there … do something!

If we are, now, to be Christ's hands and feet on earth, generosity, and the joy that comes with it, should be part of everything we do, not just on December 25th, but every day.