The gospel in me and through me!
Everyone understands that life can be difficult. We have several metaphors that we use to describe the difficulties. We call them battles, storms, tests, and burdens, among other images. When we find ourselves in these situations, we ask two questions: … Read More
The anticipation of Christmas builds throughout the year, especially after Thanksgiving. The joy of family, annual traditions, festivities, gifts, savory foods, etc. is a real thing for many of us. Past memories bring delight as well as the thought of … Read More
Advent is a season of anticipation. It reminds us of God’s promises to bring His Messiah into the world at the fullness of time. It teaches us how to feel about Christmas and how to wait for Christ to return. … Read More
God is one who flips scripts. By nature, humans are self-sufficient and we aggrandize those who seem to have it all together and are able to make a name for themselves. But God loves the ironic twist in the story. … Read More
As we begin the celebration of the Advent season, the reality of Christ’s first coming ought to naturally cause us to anticipate His second coming—the sermon text for this week does just that. Isaiah 11 is rich in imagery as … Read More