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Send us Fan Mail Our Scripture comes from the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15:4-5: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing” (Luke 15:4-5, ESV).  Advent is the story of God’s pursuing love—one th...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re reflecting on one of the most profound truths of our faith: that God is love. Let’s start with our scripture reading from 1 John 4:9-10: “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiati...

Send us Fan Mail As we conclude this week’s reflections on peace during Advent, today’s focus is on living out Christ’s peace daily—walking in the way of peace. Our reflection is based on Luke 1:78-79, the words of Zechariah, John the Baptist’s father, as he prophesied about the coming Savior: “Because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’ve been reflecting on the gift of peace during Advent. Today, we’ll explore how Christ’s peace reconciles us—first with God, then with one another. Our focus scripture is Ephesians 2:14-16: “For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinance...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’ll focus on Luke 2:7, where Jesus, the Prince of Peace, is born into humble and chaotic circumstances: “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7, ESV). Despite the noise and disruption surrounding His birth, Jesus came to bring peace. How can we make roo...

Send us Fan Mail Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7, ESV). The peace Paul describes here isn’t rooted in circumstances—it’s a divine gift that comes when we surrender...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’ll reflect on Isaiah 9:6, a prophecy that beautifully declares Jesus as the Prince of Peace: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6, ESV). In a world full of turmoil, what does it mean for Jesus to be our...

Send us Fan Mail Revelation 21:3-4: And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Isaiah 25:8...

Send us Fan Mail The beauty of Advent lies in the overwhelming goodness of the good news: God sent His Son, Jesus, to atone for our sins. What we could never accomplish on our own, God did for us through the birth, life, death, and resurrection of His Son.  The angel’s proclamation to the shepherds in Luke 2 is the ultimate good news: “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that...

Send us Fan Mail For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. ( Psalm 62:5-6 (ESV)) Our hope is unshakable when it rests on God as our rock and fortress. John Flavel, The Fountain of Life Opened : states, “Christ is the fountain of all spiritual blessings, from whom hope flows as a refreshing stream.” F...

Send us Fan Mail I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. (Psalm 130:5-7) Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14 (ESV) This verse encourages us to find strength and courage in the act of waiting on God’s perfect timing. But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings li...

Send us Fan Mail The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. ( John 1:9 (ESV)) Richard Sibbes in his book, The Bruised Reed states this: “There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.” Sibbes reminds us that the hope promised in Christ is greater than any darkness we face. The opening lyrics of “In Christ Alone” beautifully encapsulate the essence of hope found in Jes...

Send us Fan Mail And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another. (Hebrews 10:24-25, ESV) Fellowship isn’t just about gathering—it’s about encouragement, accountability, and helping each other grow in love and good works. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (Galati...

Send us Fan Mail For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16, ESV) What greater cause can there be for thanksgiving than that Christ has delivered us from so great a death and granted us eternal life?” — John Owen, The Glory of Christ Owen reflects on the profound gratitude that should fill the heart of a b...

Send us Fan Mail “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8, ESV) Christ’s consistency offers comfort in a changing world. His promises and love remain true through every season. Thomas Watson states, “God is the same when He chastens and when He comforts. His hand may change, but His heart remains unchangeable.” — Thomas Watson, A Body of Divinity Every good gift an...

Send us Fan Mail In 19th-century England, George Müller felt called by God to care for orphaned children. At a time when poverty was rampant and resources scarce, he decided to trust solely in prayer and God’s provision rather than asking people for financial support. One morning, in one of Müller’s orphanages, the children sat down for breakfast. The table was set, the children were ready, but th...

Send us Fan Mail “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” (Psalm 19:1, ESV) Every part of creation points back to God. The skies, mountains, and oceans aren’t random occurrences but purposeful works that speak of His greatness. “For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.” (1 Timothy 4:4, ESV) A...

Send us Fan Mail But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” God’s grace is sufficient to sustain us, and His power is most evident when we acknowledge our weakness and depend on Him fully.  ( 2 Corinthians 12:9) Thomas Goodwin states, “The...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine a fierce game of tug of war. On one side, you have a team of well-trained athletes pulling with all their might. On the other side, a group of equally determined competitors tugs back. Now picture yourself holding the rope in the middle, feeling the tension as both sides battle for dominance. This is what it’s like to walk as a Christian—caught between the desires of the f...

Send us Fan Mail In the Christian life, the Spirit of Truth, illuminates the Word, guiding us into truth and helping us navigate the complexities of faith in a world filled with falsehood. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. (Joh...

Send us Fan Mail But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 reveals that believers are empowered by the Holy Spirit to boldly witness for Christ, beginning locally and extending globally, as part of God’s mission to reach all nations. John Piper; “ The Spirit is not...

Send us Fan Mail Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:4-5;) Notice here Jesus does not say apart from me you can do some things or most on your o...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine a seed planted deep in fertile soil. Though invisible to the naked eye, within that seed lies life, potential, and power waiting to emerge. With the proper care, it begins to sprout and grow, producing fruit in time. Similarly, the Holy Spirit dwells within the believer, an invisible yet powerful presence that transforms us from the inside out, enabling us to bear fruit fo...

Send us Fan Mail But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things, there is no law. ( Galatians 5:22-23) Tim Keller offers this insight: “The fruits of the Spirit are not individual traits that we work to achieve but evidence of the Spirit’s work in our lives as we rely on God’s grace, not our strength.” ( Ga...

Send us Fan Mail Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. ( Romans 8:26-27) Romans 8:26-27 teaches that the Holy Spirit helps beli...