We have been on this journey to allow the message of the Christmas story to change our hearts. Today I invite us to read the story of Jesus’ birth from the Gospel of Luke to hopefully hear it with fresh ears and a fresh heart. In those days Caesar Augustus declared that everyone throughout theContinue reading “December 24: Merry Christmas!”
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December 19: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)
Matthew 2:1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. They asked, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We’ve seen his star in the east, and we’ve come to honor him.” When we think about the Wise MenContinue reading “December 19: Prepare (Advent 2014 Devotional)”
Prepare
Saturday and Sunday is upon us. Most people are rushing home after work to enjoy the start of another weekend. To enjoy spending time with family and friends. To find time to veg out and not have to worry about specific schedules again until Monday. Then there are many people who try to fill upContinue reading “Prepare”
Paradigm Shift
I know many people have heard this story: This man goes to his pastor one day and says, “Pastor, I’m at the end of my rope. I have lost everything!” The pastor listens as the man breaks down and tells the story of what happened and how he suffered financially. After awhile the pastor looksContinue reading “Paradigm Shift”
Real Strength
One of the traits I have observed people attempting to show is being a “strong man” or “strong woman.” I believe it is important to be a strong person; however, it also seems that people may have somewhat of a wrong idea about what it means to be strong. These are some qualities that mayContinue reading “Real Strength”
Worship…Take Time to Worship this Weekend
Psalm 122:1 says “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let’s go to the Lord’s house.’” How is it to you to go to a place of worship? The only thing that matters is that when we go to worship, we pause what we’re doing and allow the Holy Spirit of God to fillContinue reading “Worship…Take Time to Worship this Weekend”
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