Tonight, you can look around and see the lights and wreaths and Christmas trees and know that something special is coming. You can look at the children sitting near you and see that they can’t contain their excitement; it flows out of them in extra bounce and wiggles...
The pastor and theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, once wrote, “The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come.” As we celebrate...
Each year, our Sunday morning Advent readings help us redirect our hearts and minds from the busyness of our calendars to the reason we spend so much of this season in celebration. John 1:14 reads, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen...
Advent is a season of waiting. The world waited long for the first coming of the Messiah, Jesus, who was born in a stable at just the right moment in time. Now the world again waits for the Messiah who will come again. As we celebrate this season each year, we have an...
Advent is a season of waiting. The world waited long for the first coming of the Messiah, Jesus, who was born in a stable at just the right moment in time. Now the world again waits for the Messiah who will come again. As we celebrate the season of Advent each year,...
The shepherding of the church is a weighty responsibility for a pastor. Our elders are called on to guide and care for the members of our congregation as we go through the different seasons of life. They love to celebrate our joys, but they are more often called to...
