December 12, 2019
Today’s Reading: John 1:1-5; 9-14 When I was growing up, it was tradition at my home church to read a portion of John 1 as the Christ Candle was lit Read more
December 11, 2019
Today’s Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 I’m a big fan of astronomy. I love to watch astronomy documentaries and even took a couple of astronomy classes in college. I am ever amazed Read more
December 10, 2019
Today’s Reading: Luke 1:26-56 I’m not proud to admit it, but I’m one of “those people.” You know the ones – they start listening to Christmas music shortly after Halloween Read more
December 9, 2019
Today’s Reading: Luke 2:8-19 Each year during Advent, I go back and reread the stories of Christmas in scripture. The Gospel of Luke is my favorite, perhaps because of the Read more
November 30, 2019
Unwrapping Peace “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, Read more
November 29, 2019
Prince or Prizefighter “And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6 Over 12,000 people attended church services during the Mars Hill Read more
November 28, 2019
Peace and… “Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.” – Jude 1:2 What do you pair with peace? Personally, I’m a big fan of quiet. I relish still moments. Read more
November 27, 2019
Peacemeal “Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them. But the Pharisees and the Read more
November 26, 2019
Tension Set “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves…Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless Read more
November 25, 2019
Nickname “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9 Recently, my son announced that he had a new nickname. Apparently, our parental terms Read more