Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Our devotion this morning was on being content. Contentment doesn’t usually come from having more—it comes from noticing what’s already there. We often rush past the quiet blessings of our ordinary lives: a safe place to sleep,…
“Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” — Psalm 8:1 Psalm 8 begins and ends with wonder. David looks up at the night sky—the moon, the stars, the vastness of creation—and is overwhelmed. In the face of such greatness, he asks an honest question: “What is mankind that you are…
“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…
The resurrection of Jesus is the single most important event in the Christian faith (and I would argue the history of the world!). Paul says in 1 Corinthians 15:17, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.” But the Good News is that Christ has INDEED…
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Matthew 2:10-11 Christmas is not just about acknowledging Jesus but adoring him. It is not about our witness to the world but about worshiping Christ,…
Cars today come equipped with many bells and whistles. Some have driver assist that will keep your car in the lane and alert the driver when you begin to cross the line. There are heated seats and even seats that have air conditioning! And of course, a voice that will help you navigate to your…
28-30 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on…
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Psalm 63:1 Just as the deer thirsts for streams of water in Psalm 42:1-2, we should thirst for God. Let’s make it a goal to…
The Church really is something unique and wonderful. The Church is the called-out people of God. As we gather together in a group – whether large or small, God allows us to be a blessing to one another, a unified witness to the world, and a light that displays God’s glory to the “…ends of…
In Luke 5, it says that Jesus would withdraw to desolate places and pray. We are encouraged to enter our prayer closets to pray. I believe that means that we are to seek to be present with God and not be distracted when it comes to spending time with God. Why is this so hard?…