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Zechariah and Elizabeth waited a lifetime to see their prayers answered. Scripture tells us that they were “righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord.” Their story echoes the heart-cry of Psalm 130 as they waited for the Lord with complete reverence and humility. They waited in mature hope until God’s timing was perfect and fulfilled their deepest l...

After Malachi’s final words, God fell silent for 400 years. For 400 years God gave no new vision, prophecy, prophet or word. But is silence the same as stillness? God’s promise to send Elijah (fulfilled in John the Baptist…the text for next week) lingered in the background. Peter later reminds us that God is not slow in keeping His promises, but patient. In seasons of silence, God is preparing hop...

Long before the manger, hope was declared through the prophets. Some 700 years before the birth of Jesus, Isaiah spoke of light dawning in darkness and a child born who would reign in peace and justice. And as Peter reminds us, these promises were not just for then, but they pointed forward to a salvation we now see in Jesus. Hope is not accidental, but it’s God’s long story of hope unfolding for...

Long before the manger, hope was declared through the prophets. Some 700 years before the birth of Jesus, Isaiah spoke of light dawning in darkness and a child born who would reign in peace and justice. And as Peter reminds us, these promises were not just for then, but they pointed forward to a salvation we now see in Jesus. Hope is not accidental, but it’s God’s long story of hope unfolding for...

A heart of gratitude is a gift of the Holy Spirit that recognizes all the blessings God has poured into our lives. No matter the blessing it originated in the love of our God who freely gave to us. We look around our lives and see His blessings everywhere. From the water we drink, food we eat, material possessions we own, freedoms we enjoy, relationships we love and the list is endless. These are...

It’s no secret that everyone feels better when we’re grateful, but ingratitude is difficult to see in yourself. We believe thanksgiving should feel authentic, not forced when it’s insincere. Yet too often we let dissatisfaction weigh us down. We can justify our bad attitudes, why we deserve better for our life, but the truth is there’s no moving forward without gratitude. Thanksgiving is the truth...

It’s no secret that everyone feels better when we’re grateful, but ingratitude is difficult to see in yourself. We believe thanksgiving should feel authentic, not forced when it’s insincere. Yet too often we let dissatisfaction weigh us down. We can justify our bad attitudes, why we deserve better for our life, but the truth is there’s no moving forward without gratitude. Thanksgiving is the truth...

If you asked people today what it means to find true freedom, the answers always seem to point back to you. “Love yourself.” “Treat yourself.” “Take care of yourself.” “Believe in yourself.” But if we can be prisoners of our own struggles, like anxiety, and addiction, and despair, are we really the answer to setting ourselves free? To dig a little deeper behind our belief in self-fulfillment: is h...

If you asked people today what it means to find true freedom, the answers always seem to point back to you. “Love yourself.” “Treat yourself.” “Take care of yourself.” “Believe in yourself.” But if we can be prisoners of our own struggles, like anxiety, and addiction, and despair, are we really the answer to setting ourselves free? To dig a little deeper behind our belief in self-fulfillment: is h...

The days that we’re living in are called “the age of anxiety”, where people are crippled with worry and fear. While people boast on social media the best versions of themselves, inside we feel that we’re never enough. There’s always someone prettier, there’s always someone more successful, someone more confident, someone more powerful, everyone else seems to be competent on their own. No matter ho...

The days that we’re living in are called “the age of anxiety”, where people are crippled with worry and fear. While people boast on social media the best versions of themselves, inside we feel that we’re never enough. There’s always someone prettier, there’s always someone more successful, someone more confident, someone more powerful, everyone else seems to be competent on their own. No matter ho...

How many of us feel the need to describe ourselves as “busy”? That even though it may be true of your schedule, is it a defining characteristic of who you’re proud to be? “I’m the kind of person who’s busy!” We live in a world that celebrates efficiency, where productivity is value number one. But have we become products of performance, where we’re addicted to achievement? Does what we do tell us...

How many of us feel the need to describe ourselves as “busy”? That even though it may be true of your schedule, is it a defining characteristic of who you’re proud to be? “I’m the kind of person who’s busy!” We live in a world that celebrates efficiency, where productivity is value number one. But have we become products of performance, where we’re addicted to achievement? Does what we do tell us...

On Reformation Sunday, we remember that nothing must stand in the way of the Gospel. In John 6, Jesus declares, “Whoever comes to me will never go hungry,” reminding us that He alone is the Bread of Life—our source, our hope, our unity. In Romans 1, Paul proclaims that he is “set apart for the Gospel of God” and unashamed of its power to save. Unity isn’t just about getting along—its about moving...

On Reformation Sunday, we remember that nothing must stand in the way of the Gospel. In John 6, Jesus declares, “Whoever comes to me will never go hungry,” reminding us that He alone is the Bread of Life—our source, our hope, our unity. In Romans 1, Paul proclaims that he is “set apart for the Gospel of God” and unashamed of its power to save. Unity isn’t just about getting along—it's about moving...

The Church is the body of Christ on earth. As a body we have many members with different gifts/functions; and yet, called to work in harmony as one. In Romans 12, Paul urges believers to offer their bodies as living sacrifices and to serve with the unique gifts God has given them, not for personal glory but for the good of the whole. In Mark 3, Jesus calls a diverse group of disciples to be with H...

The Church is the body of Christ on earth. As a body we have many members with different gifts/functions; and yet, called to work in harmony as one. In Romans 12, Paul urges believers to offer their bodies as living sacrifices and to serve with the unique gifts God has given them, not for personal glory but for the good of the whole. In Mark 3, Jesus calls a diverse group of disciples to be with H...