Happy New Year! Be blessed!
2024 was a year with a lot of turbulence and uncertainty. Inflation made a dent in our bank accounts, political power shifts, and conflicts around the world to name a few. As we begin a new year, we should challenge ourselves to look forward, not behind. God operates...
What Do We Do Now That Christmas Is Over?
Christmas fills our hearts with warmth and wonder as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. But once the decorations are packed away and the holiday glow begins to fade, a question lingers: What now? What do we do once the songs, the gatherings, and the traditions are...
O Holy Night
"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord" (Luke 2:11, NIV) "O Holy Night" is a song that carries the weight and wonder of Christmas. Its opening line, “O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,” transports us to the...
Spirit of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is next week. A holiday intended for family and friends to gather together in a spirit of thanksgiving. It is also to intended to give thanks for the blessings given to us by a loving and generous God. It's a moment of reflection, gratitude, and...
Season of Gratitude
We are entering into a “Season of Gratitude”. This is a beautiful time of the year where we enjoy a festive meal with family and share the things we are most thankful for. As we approach Thanksgiving can give us much insight into the way that God has called us to live...
Who’s the Greatest?
Throughout history, people have sought after greatness. Muhammad Ali famously declared, “I am the greatest.” It’s a big statement, but it raises an important question: Who really is the greatest? Even the disciples of Jesus argued about who among them was the...
The Never Changing God
In a world that is constantly changing, where nothing seems stable, it can be comforting to know that God never changes. Every attribute of God is immutable—unchanging. While everything around us may falter and fail, God remains the same, solid as a rock, and perfect...
Live Free
One of the greatest gifts God has given us is free will. This incredible gift allows us to make our own choices—whether they are good, great, bad, or terrible. These choices, made through our free will, are what shape our lives and the world around us. Galatians 5:13...
All That I Am
In Psalm 103:1-5, David pours out his heart in praise to God: “Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals...
Serve Like Jesus
Jesus' life was a powerful testament to service. He famously declared in Mark 10:45, "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." This statement challenges us to rethink our approach to life and...