Gospel Values: God (1 John 1-2:2)

MOTIVATE As many of you know, owning a home can be a lot of work. There is constant upkeep and maintenance; everything from outside property and yardwork to inside cleaning and repair projects. Last week I helped a friend and church member replace ceiling drywall. Fun stuff! The contrast is renting a home. When you…

Everlasting Father (Isa 9:6)

MOTIVATE –          VIDEO: BROWN CHILDREN’S NAME When I became a father for the first time I felt a sense of awesome responsibility. We had been married for 6 years and that was humbling in itself. Then when our first child came things had changed even more in that we were now responsible for the care…

Prince of Peace (Isa 9:6)

Christmas is the celebration of Jesus’ birth. At his birth the Angels sang, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:14). Yet, when he was born where was the peace? –       Mary was a teenager curious and confused. She dreamed of an ideal wedding…

Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6)

MOTIVATE BROWN VIDEO OF CHILD NAME MEANINGS EXAMINE           Isaiah 9:1-7 In 722 B.C. the northern kingdom of Israel faced an evil and aggressive Assyrian empire. They were too powerful and would defeat Israel. Land would be captured, loved ones killed and legacy shamed and humbled. YET, in the midst of despair and darkness God gave…