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Be Still
Blessings of Advent “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10 As I near the Christmas season, I always tell myself this is the year I will take it slow and enjoy the season. I...
The Kingdom of Heaven is Near
Blessings of Advent “In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and began preaching. His message was, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near” The prophet Isaiah was speaking about John when he said, “He is a voice...
Joy
Blessings of Advent “I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” ~John 15:11 When I was a child, our mailbox would be filled with catalogs during the Christmas season. In these catalogs were all of the gifts that...
Thanksgiving
“And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 I came across the original proclamation for Thanksgiving Day that Abraham Lincoln created. I wanted to...
Rebranding 4
(Part Four) “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field. Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for...
Rebranding 3
(Part Three) “18 One day Jesus was alone talking to God. His disciples were there too. He asked them, `Who do people say I am?' 19 They answered, `Some people say you are John the Baptizer. Others say you are Elijah. And others say that one of the old prophets of God...
Rebranding 2
(Part Two) “To what can I compare the people of this generation?” Jesus asked. “How can I describe them? They are like children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends, ‘We played wedding songs, and you didn’t dance, so we played funeral...
Rebranding
(Part One) “Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?”“Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal life, keepthe...
Gratitude
“What can I offer the Lord for all he has done for me?" Psalm 116:12 The Psalmist shares a personal declaration of gratitude to our Heavenly Father for all the good in their life. I have felt this way so many times in my life as I reflect on all the blessings God has...
Guardrails
“So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life....
Christmas Holiness
“The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So, the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:35 NLTAs we approach Christmas, a season filled with joy, celebration, and...
Giving
“Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.”- James 1:17 NLTThe power of giving transcends mere acts of kindness; it embodies the essence of love...
A Season of Anticipation
“Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son he created the universe.”- Hebrews 1:1-2...