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• Overwhelming JoyDecember 8, 2021
  “When [the wise men] saw the star, they were overwhelmed with joy. Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and falling to their knees, they worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” – Matthew 2:10-11 Here He is! The baby that soContinue reading “Overwhelming Joy”
• Rejoice. Then Rejoice Again.December 6, 2021
  Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say rejoice. – Philippians 4:4 I memorized this verse years ago, but I’m not sure there has ever been a year where I have repeated this verse more than 2021. Twenty years ago, I was unaware that the man who penned those words was bound in prison.Continue reading “Rejoice. Then Rejoice Again.”
• The Joy of a Promise KeptDecember 3, 2021
  “Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far? – 2 Samuel 7:18 David was the shepherd king of Israel. He was quite literally taken from the pasture to the palace and called a man after God’s own heart. He made many mistakes, experienced trials, enduredContinue reading “The Joy of a Promise Kept”

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What is Advent?

Advent comes from a Latin word meaning ‘coming’ or ‘arrival’. For centuries Christians have reflected upon the 1st Advent – Jesus’ arrival as Messiah and also the 2nd Advent when Jesus will come as King.

Traditionally, the Advent season occurs in the weeks leading up to Christmas. There are a variety of ways in which people have celebrated the season, but no matter how you celebrate the season, what is important is the opportunity to reflect on the Savior who came to fulfill God’s promise of rescue and redemption.