In just four days we will gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving—a day to give thanks. My love for Thanksgiving has changed through the years. Now that I am older I love Thanksgiving because it gives us an
A Meal Fit for a King!
The Gift of Christmas: Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:1-7
[one_half first][/one_half] [one_half][/one_half] What a blessing it has been to spend the last four weeks taking a look at Isaiah 9. I hope you have been blessed and that all of us have come to better understand the One who
The Gift of Christmas: Mighty God
Isaiah 9:1-7
[one_half first][/one_half] [one_half][/one_half] There is a heaviness hanging like a cloud over many hearts this Christmas Season. The sounds of Christmas joy are muffled by the kettle drum beats of fear, loneliness, and uncertainty. Hearts that were once full of
The Gift of Christmas: Wonderful Counselor
Isaiah 9:1-7
[one_half first][/one_half] [one_half][/one_half] Isaiah was a prolific prophet in perilous times. He wrote 66 chapters that are filled with judgment, justice, love, and redemption. Throughout all 66 chapters, through the hard times as well as the seasons of peace
5 Qualities of the Church
Acts 2:40-47
It was a pretty somber day. The hopes and dreams for liberation had come to an end. For three years they had witnessed His authority and they had even experienced His power. He was so influential that He was able
Peace On Earth?
How About Peace in Me?
Luke 2:13-14
Victor Hugo was one of the great writers of the past. You may have never read any of his poems, plays, or novels, but I bet that many of you have seen the movie, Les Miserables, based on the book
“…We Must Obey God!”
Romans 13:1-7
Unity In Times of DisagreementFor two weeks we’ve been taking a look at the first seven verses of Romans 13. We’ve taken our time trying to understand this important section of God’s Word because it is crucial that we do
Go Big Jesus!
John 7:1-13
If you want to be relevant then you’ve got to “go big!” If you want to capture the attention of the masses you’ve got to abandon your small minded mentality and
The Ministers of Government
Romans 13:1-7
Unity In Times of DisagreementIn Paul’s letter to the church in Rome there is no one section of the letter that has gotten more attention than Romans 13:1-7. What is the relationship of the follower of Jesus to the State,
Reorient
2 Chronicles 20:1-12
Several months ago our Staff read a book together. The book was called, “One Word.” It’s a tiny little book with a powerful message. The focus of the book is to lead the reader to prayerfully seek God’s leading in