Luke 1:5-7 During the rule of King Herod of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah. His wife Elizabeth was a descendant of Aaron. They were both righteous before God, blameless in their observance of all the Lord’s commandments and regulations. They had no children because Elizabeth was unableContinue reading “December 2 – Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
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Prepare (Advent Devotional December 1)
Yesterday we began this journey. This journey will hopefully allow us the time to prepare our hearts for the coming Messiah. Here’s a great truth: Jesus Christ has come and will come again! Just as we prepare to celebrate his birth, and not just go through the motions, we should also make preparations for whenContinue reading “Prepare (Advent Devotional December 1)”
Prepare (Advent 2014 devotional) – November 30
Today, Sunday, November 30 begins the season of Advent. This is a special time of year that we prepare our hearts to receive and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Each day up until December 24, we are taking a journey to travel along with Mary, Joseph, the Magi and manyContinue reading “Prepare (Advent 2014 devotional) – November 30”
Jesus’ Final Week & Resurrection
Buda United Methodist Church Saturday Evening Worship 11/22/14 Live Stream link for message: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GnxWSStxPlY Youth Director, Ryan Stratton delivers this message on JESUS’ FINAL WEEK & RESURRECTION. Jesus Christ once asked his disciples “Who do you say that I am?” and this is the same question he asks us today. This 6 week series isContinue reading “Jesus’ Final Week & Resurrection”
Faith vs Fear
When Jesus got into a boat, his disciples followed him. A huge storm arose on the lake so that waves were sloshing over the boat. But Jesus was asleep. They came and woke him, saying, “Lord, rescue us! We’re going to drown!” He said to them, “Why are you afraid, you people of weak faith?” Then he gotContinue reading “Faith vs Fear”
Look Beyond What You See
“Look beyond what you see” is my favorite line from Lion King 1 1/2. The point being told to Timon is to not focus on the situation or the problem. If we allow ourselves to step back from what’s going on, we may be able to see the bigger picture; which may even allow aContinue reading “Look Beyond What You See”
Destroying Bridges to Build New Ones
Watching this bridge being destroyed so a stronger one would be build in place of it made me think about the bridges we have built in our lives that need to be destroyed. Think about that for a minute. What bridges have you or I built that we need gone, or to be redirected? IsContinue reading “Destroying Bridges to Build New Ones”
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