When we think of stewardship, we tend to think of the traditional means and methods of stewardship. But can we rethink this and take stewardship to the next level? Can we be stewards of time and talent all our blessings, not just the material ones? We are all members of the Body of Christ. All…
When the world gives, there is often something missing… When we love God and love our neighbor, the church brings these together. Without the lordship of Jesus, without taking true faith these gifts are empty. May we all use our varied gifts and talents to the Glory of God!
When John baptized Jesus, the crowds thought John was the Christ the Messiah but they were wrong. John was not ‘the man in full’ that had been prophesied. Jesus was different. Jesus brought not fear but acceptance, awe and wonder. What does it take for us today to become men and women in full? To have…
The second proclamation was when Mary & Joseph took Jesus to the temple to be dedicated to God. Here, Simeon saw the infant child that had been foretold to him – this was a sign of God’s love. Today Christ is still that sign – but we in our sin are opposed to him. As…
The birth of Jesus was both ‘miraculous’ and ‘business as usual.’ While it only received mention in two of the Gospels, it was business as usual for God–His business of forgiving people from their sins. Let’s listen to hear what was so miraculous and revolutionary about the birth of a small child in Bethlehem so…
When Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth, events had been set in motion by God–events that changed the course of history. Let’s look back and revisit this time when the Word was being fulfilled in the impending birth of a baby boy.
A hard question to answer sometimes… When the city of Jerusalem fell to the Babylonians, people asked why… When we face hardships today, we ask why… We don’t always get an answer but we do have the promise of a Savior – one would come to crush the serpents head. Jesus came, and as we…
John the Baptist was full of joy. He was active proclaiming the word and preparing the way for Jesus. While the coming of Jesus brought his people joy, today’s gospel brought a dissonance. John shone a light on the misdeeds of the day, and this caused his imprisonment and death. During his ministry, John had…
We are Jesus’ sheep. That’s not a bad thing! Our Good Shepherd lays down his life for His sheep. There will be one flock and one shepherd. Let take comfort in being His Sheep and share that comfort with others as we welcome them into His Flock…
The part John played in the arrival of Jesus cannot be downplayed. He was a compelling speaker. People thought John was the Messiah, but they were wrong–John even said so. His gospel message was meant to prepare the way of the Lord. What can we do to share the Good News of Jesus? How can…