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SHINE HIS LIGHT ON Receiving

by Kenneth Copeland   Christmas is a season of giving. God sent His Son to earth to redeem all mankind, and we spend the entire season celebrating this most precious gift. As part of the festivities, people go to great effort and expense to select and purchase gifts for loved ones. If you’re like me,…

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SHINE HIS LIGHT ON True Prosperity

by Gloria Copeland   Are you dreaming of a white Christmas with soft snowflakes falling to the ground? An abundance of snow covering any landscape is considered the perfect Christmas scene. Beautiful versions appear on Christmas cards, in shop windows and in seasonal movies. Even children dream of waking up to an abundance of snow-covered…

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SHINE HIS LIGHT ON Power

by Kenneth Copeland   Have you ever thought about just how powerful Christmas is? This one day is able to bring people together from all over the world for family gatherings, parties and events. We decorate our houses, neighborhoods and shopping centers. Retail stores start selling Christmas supplies in September so people can begin preparing…

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SHINE HIS LIGHT ON Love

by Gloria Copeland   “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16, KJV). One of the most recognized Bible verses of all time, this verse sums up how much God loves us in one sentence. This…

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SHINE HIS LIGHT ON Prayer

by Kenneth Copeland   Gloria is known as the cook in the family. Right about this time each year, her red cookbook comes out and she begins planning and preparing. Many of her recipes have been passed down and shared by family members over the years. The pages are worn and certain recipe cards have…

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SHINE HIS LIGHT ON Joy

by Gloria Copeland   Are your holidays lacking the real joy you know the season should bring? Even in what’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of year, we can face situations that seem custom-designed to steal all the joy out of Christmas and life. Financial pressure. Family dynamics. Work situations. Health concerns. These…

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SHINE HIS LIGHT ON Sorrow

by Kenneth Copeland   Christmas is supposed to be the most joyous time of year, and for many, it certainly is. But, for many others, it is a season of deep loneliness and sorrow instead. That empty place at the table or those missing packages under the tree leave a void that cannot be denied.…

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SHINE HIS LIGHT ON Relationships

by Gloria Copeland   This time of year can bring wonderful reunions with loved ones. One of the things I cherish most about Christmas is getting to spend time with friends and family members I haven’t seen much throughout the year. If you’re like me, you’re probably looking forward to reconnecting with certain people and…

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SHINE HIS LIGHT ON Faith

by Kenneth Copeland   Have you ever opened a wrapped package and inside was another, smaller package, and then another, and another, until you finally found a gift in the last box? If so, why did you keep unwrapping when the first box held nothing but another box? The answer is: You had faith. You…

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SHINE HIS LIGHT ON Traditions

by Gloria Copeland   For many people, family traditions are a cherished part of the Christmas season. Whether it be attending a candlelight Christmas Eve service, driving around town to look at the sparkling light displays, or gathering around the fireplace to read about the birth of Christ—traditions give everyone something to look forward to…

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