During Advent, Christians look forward to the birth of the Savior. While Christmas joy rightly peaks at the birth of Jesus, sometimes we forget the Old Testament stories pointing to that moment at the...  Read More

“Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭15‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬Wh...  Read More

There are so many reasons to feel discouraged during this season. When we hear the news of problems in the world, when we face challenges that seem overwhelming, when we have problems that don’t seem ...  Read More

For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.Psalm 62:5-6Hope is the confident expectation of what God has ...  Read More

Advent started Sunday with the candle of hope.  The church, during Advent, looks back upon Christ’s coming in celebration while at the same time looking forward in eager anticipation to the coming of ...  Read More

After reading this week’s devotionals and experiencing your own Thanksgiving Day with family and friends…you may have some questions. Some of you may be saying, “I wish this was me. I wish I went arou...  Read More

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬You may be thinking, Do I have to drum these ...  Read More

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬-‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬The responsibility of the Believer to the Lo...  Read More

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one ano...  Read More

“We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”Romans 8:28Not everything in life is good. Not everything that happens to u...  Read More

“Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an ido...  Read More

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.1 Thessalonians 5:18Paul simply says very directly: No exceptions, no excuses; in everything give thanks. No matter the s...  Read More