Advent – A Season of JOY

Advent is a season of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas and the return of Jesus at the Second Coming. CHARA | JOY We as Christians are a people of joy, not in circumstances, but in a promise fulfilled. Luke 2:10 CSB - But the angel …

Advent – A Season of LOVE

  Advent is a season of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas and the return of Jesus at the Second Coming. AGAPE | LOVE We as Christians are a people whose lives reflect a love beyond understanding. Mark 12:30-31 CSB - "Love the Lord your God …

Advent – A Season of PEACE

Advent is a season of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas and the return of Jesus at the Second Coming. SHALOM | PEACE We as Christians are a people redeemed and restored. John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. …

Advent – A Season of HOPE

Advent is a season of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas and the return of Jesus at the Second Coming. YAKHAL | HOPE We as Christians are a people of great expectation. Psalm 39:7 - "Now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in …

My Bitter Struggle with Bitterness

I have been really struggling with bitterness in my heart. I came across this verse today which has been a wonderful comfort and reminder. For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. He did not commit sin, and no deceit …

What Does It Matter?

(From our family morning study... my husband always leads me to just the verse I have been seeking). Some, to be sure are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; the …

Do You Trust God to Guide Your Paths?

Sometimes God tells us to go before we fully understand where or why.  I just recently learned a new word -- coddiwomple -- What a goofy sounding word. And yet so perfect to what God calls us to do. Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go forth from your country, And from your relatives And from …