• Joyful: Even in the in-between!

    And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:10-11 ESV What an…

  • Celebrate & Anticipate – The Real Reason for the Season

    Thanksgiving has passed and the holiday hoopla is upon us. Long lines for the latest and greatest gifts. Boxes piling up on doorsteps and porch bandits on the prowl. Creatively coordinated schedules for family Christmas gatherings. Treasured traditions we barely have time for and boxes filled with Christmas decorations we…

  • Ten Keys to Being Thankful Always

    The Bible says to be thankful always. For many of us, our current situation makes that difficult. But know this: If God asks you to do it, He will show you how. King David wrote a thanksgiving song after bringing the Ark of God home to Jerusalem and in it,…

  • Jesus is Coming Back – Wait With Hope and Live Differently

    It’s hard to imagine the level of emotions Jesus’ friends experienced in the weeks after their last Passover together. They went from being heartbroken when He was murdered to hopeful when He rose again. For forty days they celebrated their risen Lord and waited for Him to overthrow the Roman…

  • Another Senseless Tragedy. People Need Jesus!

    Here we are again struggling with the news of another senseless tragedy that claimed the lives of too many innocent young children, and we can’t help but ask, “Why?!” Why do we keep seeing so much hatred and death? How does this level of evil exist?! Sure, there has always…