For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility. Ephesians 2:14 While this season of Advent and Christmas can seem to bring out the best in people, we know that what truly brings people together is the Peace sent from God. Not…
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope. 1 Timothy 1:1 In this world, hope appears to have one major problem…the expectations attached to it. So often in this life, our expectations are met with devastation, disappointment, or disillusionment. We tend to apply the same level of confidence we…
We see them all of the time. We probably see so many of them that we don’t even give them a second thought. We see them in our homes and on the streets. Lights are everywhere. But what’s so special about this light? What did Jesus want to tell us by sharing the name Light…
Christmas is one of those unique and special times of year that remind us that there is hope. Even when life throws us a curve ball and things just don’t go quite as planned, there’s hope. This Christmas chances are there will be something happen out of the normal. Chances are someone will do or…
Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 When the world came into being, Jesus was there. Even before darkness became light, God had a plan….
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 It seems that in recent years, the tradition of putting candles in a house windows at Christmastime has fallen by the wayside. Years ago, this…
[Jesus said,] “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11 So much is wrapped up in this Name for our Lord – Good Shepherd – from Isaiah’s lament that all we like sheep have gone astray, to David’s likening God to a Shepherd guiding him, to Jesus’…
And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come. 1 Thessalonians 1:10 What an incredible start to our Advent devotions – Our Lord, our Deliverer! The Thessalonians knew firsthand what it is to be delivered from seeking after empty things. Don’t we know it, too? The…
What name is better than every other name? Well there are many names for God in the Bible. In the Sundays and Wednesdays leading up to Christmas we’ll be looking at some of those names. Which is your favorite name for God? Check out the latest message!
Imagine for a minute being in a room and someone asking you Which of these words represent your core values? They then gave you a list from which to choose. There were a number of items on the list ranging from power to prestige to money and success, but one stood out to you. It was…
