Advent is about the coming of Christ. The coming of Immanuel - God with Us. Because of Immanuel God with us: We have hope. We have hope because of despite what junk is in our past through Christ we can have a future. We have hope that no matter what is happening now we have … Continue reading Advent: Joy
Advent: Love
At the heart of Advent is a radical revolutionary demonstration of God's love for us. God created us for a relationship with him. Unfortunately, human reasoning and pride got in the way and derailed God's plan. In His great love and mercy God relentlessly sought out his people who repeatedly rebelled and turned away. God … Continue reading Advent: Love
Advent: Peace
Peace seems to be elusive. We live busy, stressed out lives, especially this time of year. There are a million things to do, presents to buy, events to attend and guests to entertain. It is hard to find even a moment of peace. Our nation has just endured one of the most divisive presidential elections … Continue reading Advent: Peace
Advent: Hope
Today is the beginning is of Advent. Advent is a time for us to prepare for Christmas. It isn't about shopping, baking, decorations or even preparing for the annual Christmas concert, play or cantata. Advent is about what God did for us. It is about God's Radical demonstration of love. Humans were created by God … Continue reading Advent: Hope
Nov 9th
Today is November 9th and the election is over. If your candidate won be polite and considerate of others. There is no need to be a bad sport. It is time to get over the mess of the past year and work with others to make things better. If your candidate lost, if you voted … Continue reading Nov 9th
Nov 8th
I've tried to come up with something witty or at least wise for today's election. I just can't. There is very little humor in this year's election. The only wisdom I have is pray, vote and pray. Then when the election is over be respectful, prayerful and polite. We don't need more controversy in our … Continue reading Nov 8th
Risks
The Kapsiki people of Cameroon where so eager to have a copy of the Bible in their own language that 5,000 willingly risked possible attacks from Boka Haram to get a copy of the newly published Bibles. They Kapsiki believers were excited to finally have a Bible in their own language. As the convoy carrying … Continue reading Risks
The Dee Zone 