The psalmist describes waiting for the Lord “more than watchmen wait for the morning.” This waiting is like when I was a kid staring at the clock, waiting for Christmas morning. I couldn’t take the waiting. The anticipation was electric! Advent is about leaning into that expectancy, knowing God is on His way. Just like…
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without the waiting. The cookies need baking, the decorations need hanging, and those shipping delays—ugh! Similarly, God’s timing often feels slow, but Peter reminds us: “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise.” I’m not the most patient person in the world. Actually I’m not very patient at all….
Mary’s song, known by many as the Magnificat, is a joyful shout of hope! Imagine a teenager singing her heart out because she was chosen for an extraordinary role. This song is filled with praise as she praises God for lifting up the humble and keeping His promises. Her song is like a favorite Christmas…
Something is wrong with the American church. Just look around. Our pews are emptying, not filling. Our younger generations are leaving, not staying. In a world desperate for truth, love, and purpose, we’re offering shallow programs, culture wars, and clichés. We preach grace but practice judgment. We sing about God’s power while hoarding human control….
Imagine the darkest night you’ve ever experienced. The sun has set. The moon isn’t shining. The stars are mysteriously absent. Now picture a sunrise bursting across the horizon, chasing away every shadow. Not just any sunrise either. This is the fastest, most complete sunrise you can imagine. Dark to full sunshine in the blink of…
The very first Christmas promise wasn’t made to Mary or Joseph—it was whispered in Eden’s garden! Right after Adam and Eve ate that one fruit they were told not to eat, God declared war on the serpent, saying the offspring of the woman would crush the serpent’s head. That promise planted a seed of hope…
Gratitude has an incredible way of reshaping how we see the world. When we take the time to give thanks, our perspective shifts from what we lack to what we have, from what’s wrong to what’s right. In a culture that constantly tells us we need more—more success, more possessions, more accolades—thanksgiving refocuses our hearts…
Thanksgiving is a time to gather around a table filled with food, family, and tradition. But beyond the turkey and pie, there’s something sacred about the act of sharing a meal. For Christians, the table has always been a place where God’s blessings are celebrated and His provision is remembered. Throughout the Bible, the table…
Faith isn’t something you learn at church or in Sunday School; it’s something you live. Too often, Christians settle for reading, hearing, and seeing when God has called us to actually live out in our day to day lives. Have you ever heard the statistics about what you remember? You remember 10% of what you…
The holiday season naturally stirs feelings of gratitude. We count our blessings around the Thanksgiving table, reflect on the year during Advent, and celebrate the greatest gift of all—Jesus—on Christmas Day. But what if our gratitude didn’t stop at words? What if it sparked something deeper? Gratitude and generosity are like two sides of the…
