The readings for today are: Isaiah 49:1–7 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 John 1:29–42a What do we see in a picture? It can be a highly individual perception. John saw Jesus the lamb and the spirit as a dove when Jesus was baptized. This picture was a signal to John – that Jesus would baptize with the…
As we start the New Year of 2017, we remember to trust in the Lord for our day-to-day guidance and to trust in Him for life itself, no matter what this life might bring. By trusting in the Lord and in His will, He keeps our lives on track and enables us to follow Him…
As we gather to celebrate our Lord’s birth at midnight, we take time to thank God for his unexpected gift, the gift of His son Jesus sent for each of us and for the salvation of our world. May you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
Christmas can be a busy time, a noisy time. Like Mary listening to Gabriel’s news that she would be the mother of our Savior, sometimes we need to be silent to listen to the Word of God and his promises for us. May you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New…
J.S. Bach has been considered the “fifth evangelist.” In his composition, he asks us to “surely praise Christ” in all we do. As we praise Him, we wonder how our Creator become a human creature? As omnipotent God became powerless as a baby, this was his gift to us, the gift of Jesus. Let us…
John had sent messengers to confirm with Jesus, was he really the one? Like John, we can have our doubts. As we come down from our “mountaintop experiences,” we also succumb to doubt. Jesus gives us the antidote for doubt, our faith in him. Lord, help us to trust and to be willing to get…
What can Buttercup, Wesley, and Humperdinck teach us about True Love? Good question! Let’s listen…
John the Baptist challenged the Jews to complete change as the world prepared for Christ.What would inspire such a revolutionary change? The pending arrival of Jesus Christ, requiring a complete change of mind and direction. May we also be ready for personal repentance and preparation to follow our Lord Jesus Christ! He promises victory over death and…
As we explore tonight’s Gospel reading from Matthew 12, we are reminded that Christ in us gives us hope – and this hope will never disappoint us!
Do you remember when you were young – what the surprise and wonder of Christmas was like? Prepare to shift your perspective and be surprised again by the miracle of God sending his Only Son, a bigger gift than we could ever imagine!