The Holiness of Christmas
The Holiness of Christmas There’s something beautifully familiar about Christmas—long-beloved carols, family traditions, classic...
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Stories of Faith: Recognizing God’s Presence and Purpose in Our Lives
In our journey of faith, stories serve as powerful testimonies of God’s presence and work in our lives. Just as the Israelites...
Mission Possible: It’s All About Jesus
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel like our spiritual batteries are running low. Just as our phones warn us...
The War of Worldviews: Babylon vs The Kingdom
In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves caught between two cities: the loud, enticing city of Babylon and the serene,...
Heaven’s Ambassadors
In today’s high-tech world, it’s easy to feel like a good Wi-Fi connection is a birthright. When the internet goes down, we...
Know the Times: Stories That Shaped Us
In a world that seems to be shifting beneath our feet, many of us find ourselves grappling with the cultural changes that have taken...
What ‘Lies’ in the Soil
In our final installment of the “Dirt on Discipleship” series, we delve into the profound battle for the soil of our...
The Guarded Heart, Good Ground, and Great Harvest
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the profound lessons embedded in the parables of Jesus. One...
Good Ground
In the midst of a world filled with chaos and division, the church is called to be a beacon of light and hope. Yet, as we navigate...
The Crowded Heart
Our spiritual lives can easily become entangled, much like a garden overrun by kudzu. This fast-growing vine, known for its ability...
Withdraw
In our fast-paced world of endless notifications, packed schedules, and constant connectivity, the concept of “retreat”...
The Dirt of Discipleship: Hard Hearts and Stolen Seeds
In our fast-paced world, where instant gratification and quick results are the norms, it’s easy to overlook the profound...
The Dirt of Discipleship: With All My Heart and Soil
In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, we have become accustomed to instant gratification. Whether it’s ordering a meal,...
From the Heart – Understanding God’s Heart for Israel
Discovering Jesus’ Jewish Identity: The sermon began with a simple yet profound truth: Jesus is Jewish. While this may seem...
From the Heart – Relationship with God
In a world bustling with activity and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of life, even when it...
From the Heart – Becoming a Disciple of Jesus
In a world where many claim the title of “Christian,” the distinction between a mere believer and a true disciple of...
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With Us: The Presence that Changes Everything – Week 3: A Merry and Messy Christmas
As the Christmas season envelops us with its twinkling lights and festive cheer, it’s easy to get caught up in the idealized version...
With Us: The Name that Changes Everything – Week 2
As we journey through the Advent season, the words of Isaiah 9 resonate deeply, offering a beacon of hope and light in a world often...
With Us: The Presence that Changes Everything – Week One: Here’s Your Sign
As we enter the Advent season, a time of anticipation and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth, we are reminded of the...
Christmas Blogs 2022
A Christmas Journey Blogs
In Your World (Day 24)
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and...
Gifts (Day 23)
“When the magi, the wise men, went into the house, they saw the child with His mother Mary and they bowed down and they worshiped Him....
Matthew 2:1-7 (Day 22)
The Wisemen said – “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship...
#WISEMEN (Day 21)
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, [a]wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2...
And He Shall Be Called, Jesus (Day 20)
“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins. All this took...
Omega (Day 19)
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” ~...
Your Way is Better (Day 18)
“Hark! The herald angels sing ‘Glory to the new-born king…’”1 YES! “Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and...
Silent Nights (Day 17)
But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the...
High Definition (Day 16)
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. ~ Colossians 1:15 …and we beheld His glory, the glory as of...
The Genealogy of Jesus: The Prophesied King for All (Day 15)
Reading through the lineage of the Messiah, you’ll see harrowing list of sinners with everything from murder to idolatry in their past....
Dwelling with Us (Day 14)
And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be...
The Gift of Reflection (Day 13)
….and His mother treasured all these things in her heart. Luke 2:51b The older I get, the more I value time I spend with my two...
The Word Made Flesh (Day 12)
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and...
Don’t Be a Martha This Holiday Season… (Day 11)
Shopping sales, cleaning the house, visiting family, cooking dinners, attending dinners and Christmas programs, and not to mention...
Nativity (Day 10)
… and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. ~ Matthew 1:21 By this we know love because Jesus...