There is something sacred about Christmas Eve. The lights, the music, the anticipation — but even more, there is the sense that something world-changing happened in the middle of an ordinary night. Christmas Eve reminds us of this truth: God steps into our world not when everything is perfect, but when everything is broken —…
The Christmas season is full of references to “love,” but real love often gets trapped in the busyness of the season. Advent Love reveals love as God’s nature, God’s action, and God’s initiative. Love is not a sentimental feeling.Love is not a seasonal idea.Love is God Himself, moving toward us in Jesus. As we finish…
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…” Isaiah 9:2 Advent begins by acknowledging darkness — our struggles, fears, and the things that feel heavy. God doesn’t wait for everything to get better before He brings hope. He sends light into the darkness. Hope is not pretending everything is fine; it’s trusting…
We all find ourselves in one of these four positions in our walk with Christ: 1) Knowing God. Not just what we’ve heard about Him, but really discovering who God is. 2) Finding freedom. God, through Jesus, has forgiven and restored us. It is this new life that sets us free. Our enemy, the devil,…
12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 Every day, we choose what to wear, and spiritually, we choose what to put on: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience. Gratitude helps us choose these virtues daily by reminding us of…
7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7
When we live open-handed, we live free. We stop clinging to what we have and start trusting the God who provides. A grateful heart always becomes a giving heart. Thanksgiving is not only something we feel — it’s something we live.