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In keeping with the spirit of advent and the lighting of the joy candle this week , I wanted to share a devotional that my wife shared with our Church. In Luke 2:8-11 we read: And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel ofContinue reading “Choose Joy”

This Sunday at our church we will light the second candle of the Advent season. So let us turn our hearts and minds to the theme of Peace. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the true essence of Christmas beckons us to find a profound and lasting peace.  InContinue reading “A Season of Peace”

This Sunday kicks off the season of Advent, a time that represents the expectation and celebration of our Savior Jesus Christ. One of the traditions we have at our church is the lighting of the Advent candles. The first candle we will light this week represents the Hope we have in Jesus. Isaiah foretold ofContinue reading “A Season of Hope”

In a world that celebrates strength, power, and self-promotion, the concept of humility is counter-cultural. However, as followers of Jesus, we’re called to a different standard—one that seeks to put others first. In Philippians 2:3-5, Paul tells us: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking toContinue reading “Walking in Humility”

In 1 John 1:9, it says: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” For a sinner like myself, this is an amazing scripture. To know that the God of all creation is willing to forgive me of my sins, regardlessContinue reading “Forgiveness”

Todays blog post is written by my wife Stacy: I need glasses. Without my glasses, I cannot do simple, daily tasks such as driving and working on a computer. I don’t have terrible vision, though. In fact, sometimes I forget that I need glasses. When I walk around in the darkness of morning, I canContinue reading “Jesus, Our Light”

For several years now, I’ve been corresponding with a pastor in the Philippines who somehow started listening to my sermons on the internet. Each week, I send him copies of my messages and he often asks me questions about stuff he’s dealing with there in the Philippines. This week, he asked me to pray becauseContinue reading “Seeking Truth”

In Isaiah 43:2 we hear the words of God to His people: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Life isContinue reading “God is With Us”

On this journey of following Jesus, it’s easy to focus on what we don’t have. Feelings of inadequacy can hold us back and keep us from stepping out and being used by God. In John 6 we’re reminded that Jesus uses what little we do have to do amazing miracles.   In John 6:5-6 we read: “WhenContinue reading “Focusing On What We Have”

In Matthew 28:19-20 we’re told: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” At theContinue reading “Being A Disciple of Jesus”