Matthew 1:18-25 The Christmas story is one for all to hear. The message is unique but is not that far removed from contemporary relationships. The tension of love, conspiracy and controversy set the scene for this couple. Joseph & Mary began their relationship with friendship with it turning toward love, betrothal and hopeful marriage. Everyone…
His Presence Our Present: Love (Romans 8)
MOTIVATE God loves you. GOD loves you. God LOVES you. God loves YOU. God loves you. Christmas is a love story. A love story between a young couple named Joseph & Mary. Joseph was a righteous man hoping to marry the girl of his childhood dreams. Mary was a sweet spirited girl hoping to marry…
Presence: Hope
MOTIVATE One of my favorite cartoons is Peanuts. There is one where Lucy is at her 5c psychology booth and Charlie Brown stops for advice about life. Lucy says, “Life is like a deck chair Charlie. On the cruise ship of life, some people place their deck chair at the rear of the…
Presence: Faith
MOTIVATE There is something that takes places every Christmas that just doesn’t seem to make sense: wrapping presents. And even worse, paying someone to wrap presents! The person who is receiving the gift does not really care if the gift is wrapped, they simply appreciate the thought. Do not get me wrong, some people will…
Growing Godly Generations 