Christmas Devotion Day 3

JESUS IS THE GREATEST GIFT Each year we are reminded that Christmas should not be just about giving and receiving presents. Yet, if we honestly consider the heart of Christmas, it is, indeed, all about gift giving. At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the greatest gift ever given, by the greatest gift-giver of all, […]

Christmas Devotion Day 2

I think we would all agree that the Christmas season can be pretty stressful and chaotic. It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and lose sight of why we celebrate. That is why it is important for you to be intentional in pointing our kids to Jesus during this Christmas […]

Christmas Devotion Day 1

SCRIPTURE: COLOSSIANS 3:16 “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” As we head into the heart of this Christmas season, let’s all take a few moments each […]

3 Things I Hate About Church

Okay, so those are strong words. What I Hate About Church is not the same thing as saying 3 Things I Hate About THE CHURCH. See the subtle difference? We refer to church, in our modern vernacular as a structure or an institution. At times it’s referred to with phrases like, “I can’t believe they […]

4 x 40 Day 13

“O Lord GOD, You are God, and Your words are true, and You have promised this goodness to Your servant.” 2 SAMUEL 7:28 Almighty God, you speak and it is done. Your words are true. They are powerful and they bring life. Would you give me a desire for your words? Sometimes I feel anxious […]

Message Review - Monday - 4/6/15

Isaiah the prophet had included the idea in his writings about the Messiah. Christ, he said, would be like a lamb led to slaughter. John the Baptizer had proclaimed it down at the river: "Behold the Lamb of God, who comes to take away the sins of the world." (John 1:29) Peter called Jesus "the […]

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