The days after Christmas are often a blur. As a pastor, there have been multiple gatherings and services to attend. And for many personally, there’s a handful of moments for travel to see other family and friends. We can almost forget which day it is, until we need to return to our regular rhythms. Anyone?…
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Faith From The Ground (Isaiah 53:1-2)
MOTIVATE There are 12 Prophets in the Bible, and Isaiah is one of the major and majestic of all the prophets. Chuck Swindoll says[1], “What Michael Angelo is among the artists, what Beethoven is among the musical composers, what Lincoln is among the presidents, what Spurgeon is among the preachers, what Lombardi and Wooden are…
Anticipating Advent
Anticipation comes in many forms. Waiting for a big day: Christmas, birthdays, vacations. Working for a degree, a promotion, or some payoff or completion of something. Sometimes anticipation isn’t hopeful but dreadful. A conversation that keeps postponing but know is coming. A court date A doctors diagnosis Anticipation works our emotions & thoughts both ways:…
Sabbath & Advent Reflections
This message will be different because my attempt will not be to teach or exegete and preach a single passage of Scripture. Instead, my goal is to share reflections with you – my congregation – about both my recent Sabbatical experience as well as weaved connections about the Advent season. At the end of the…
Growing Godly Generations 