Advent: December 20

Grace is a pretty warm and fuzzy word. Isn’t grace all about forgiveness? Doesn’t it mean that I am released from any obligation to earn my own salvation? Of course I am forever thankful for that aspect of grace. But is there more to grace than this? John 1:14 -16...

Advent: December 19

I recently heard a message about the reality of the “Silent Night” in which baby Jesus arrived.  The speaker mentioned that historically, it was more likely that Jesus arrived into an overly crowded, messy extended family with noise and people, not to mention...

Advent: December 18

In scriptures we can read many stories of the crazy life of king David.  A warrior, king, poet, musician, adulterer, murderer, and man after Gods heart.  Whether David was in triumph, in a cave, or in a state of repentance he always seemed to have a song of praise on...

Advent: December 17

Have you ever witnessed a child making their Christmas list in July? Just as a child anxiously awaits Christmas all year long, sometimes it seems we’re waiting all year for our Christmas, our something magical… our miracle. Whether we are waiting for a financial...