In a moment when the rooster crows at the end of Matthew 26 we see Peter face-to-face with his sin. The depravity of his heart leads him to a...
Jesus was the essence of joy, and yet a “man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.” (Isaiah 53:3). Biblical Joy (Greek, chara) is a gift...
12/12/20 - 12/13/20
Celebrating the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love as we anticipate the coming of Christ at Christmas.
12/06/20 -
For some of us, anxiety levels are higher than usual. It’s easy to dwell on thoughts like, “I wish my life were different”, or “I am...
11/24/20 -
Agape love is the highest level of love. It’s a love that transcends. It serves regardless of circumstances. It is not based on condition,...
12/19/20 - 12/20/20
Join us this weekend to see how the story of the birth of Christ is linked to the Old Testament promises of God. Jesus becomes the answer to the...
12/21/19 - 12/22/19
Some of the biggest joy stealers can be what you focus on or the story you tell yourself in your head. This weekend we are going to contrast the...
12/14/19 - 12/15/19
Why does it seem at times like the Christmas experience is anything but peaceful? Perhaps it exacerbates the fact that we have tensions, turmoil,...
12/07/19 - 12/08/19
People need hope. There is just too much that we can’t control. As we prepare for the advent of Christ, we are going to take a look at the...
11/30/19 - 12/01/19
Twenty-five years ago, on Christmas Eve, I asked Jen to marry me! I was ready to make a wedding vow based on the value I saw in her. It’s...
12/15/18 - 12/16/18
The tree is up. You’re sitting fireside, enjoying the glow of dimmed lights and quiet music. For a moment you get a sense of peace and then...
12/08/18 - 12/09/18
What are we really celebrating on Christmas Eve? The end of trying to find the right gift, time with family, great food, and perhaps a story about...
12/24/17 -
Solomon gives us the conclusion of the matter after musing about his failed life experiment. What is it that will bring me true meaning? Where...
12/16/17 - 12/17/17
Advent. Prince of Peace! Why am I not feeling it? Instead of peace, anxious weeds keep sprouting in my mind. Anxiety stems from a combination of...
12/09/17 - 12/10/17
Why Advent? During the Advent season we anticipate together the arrival of the Christ-child. It’s good to anticipate. Without the wait, there...
12/02/17 - 12/03/17