Advent is intended to be more than candles lit on Sunday mornings or chocolates to be eaten daily (though I’m a big fan of any excuse to eat a piece of chocolate). It is meant to be a heart-preparation… a time of reflection, reading, prayer and worship. As Joy to the World says, “let every heart prepare Him room.”
Read MoreWhat is our greatest responsibility? We certainly have important responsibilities like caring for our kids, fulfilling our duties at work, and maintaining healthy relationships. As believers…
Read MoreHave you ever felt stunned or amazed by something wonderful? Have you ever tried to describe something so incredible that no words seemed right? When we consider God’s plan of salvation, it’s hard not to be overcome with a jaw-dropping sense of awe and wonder…
Read MoreAt times, it can be challenging for us to recognize and submit to the authority of others. We sometimes push back, fight against, and question authority. Sadly, we do this most of all with our Savior. Every time we sin, we rebel against His authority and insist on our own ways…
Read MoreWhat do others think about Christians and the church? It is common for those outside the church to think of us as hypocritical. This review doesn’t really surprise us much. You’ve probably heard that one before. As Christians, we tend to write off this critique…
Read MoreChrist must be the center of every aspect of our lives and church. Throughout our series in Colossians, we have considered Christ-centered prayer, the supremacy of Christ, Christ-centered suffering, Christ-centered growth, Christ-centered family, Christ-centered work, and most recently, Christ-centered mission…
Read MoreRight at the beginning of Army training, everyone has a “battle buddy”. This is a fellow soldier who you do everything together with – training, running, eating, even walking to Burger King…
Read MoreJesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). He demonstrated His love for us in that while we were still sinners, He died for us (Romans 5:9). Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. (Rom 10:13)…
Read MoreWhy should you love your church? Because Jesus loves the church. Ultimately, your church doesn’t belong to you or to anyone else in it. It belongs to Jesus. In Matthew 16:18, Jesus said…
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