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!
When giving thanks is genuine and spontaneous, it motivates us. It’s infectious, and hard to keep hidden. We want to share with others. When our joy comes from faith in Christ, it shines through in all we do. May God’s blessings bring His joy to you and your family at Thanksgiving and always!
Jesus is our King. And kings wield power, right? As individuals we want power over our own lives. How does God’s power affect us? He is not a personal assistant, he is a protector and guide. May we always trust God and graciously accept his leading and love.
When we contemplate trouble, we need to be ready to care for ourselves. We need an escape plan to be ready when the unthinkable happens. Jesus told the people to be ready, that the days will come when all will be thrown down. One stone would not be left on another. We will all have…
Our #1 hunger is for love, and we never seem to outgrow that need. Help us to remember to turn to God’s Word to satisfy that need and become full of joy once again!