Today’s Reading: Isaiah 7:14, 11:1-10 Today, I invite you to read and reflect on the scripture and the following poem. Which word or phrase speaks to you most this Advent Read more
Today’s Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7 This week, as I was frantically driving to church and making an Advent to-do list, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” came on the Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
