Isaiah 11: 1-9 They are some of the most familiar words at Christmastime: A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse. That line begins a passage from Isaiah 11. It’s a vision of the righteous king who is to come. Of course, the prophet Isaiah has much more to say about this…
God things come to those who wait with hope. Read Philippaisn 4:19
Acts 28:23-31 Advent people make good witnesses. The season of Advent is a time of preparation. It’s the first season of the Christian calendar. If you’ve noticed, the gospel readings during Advent don’t always directly focus on Jesus. We hear of the birth of John the Baptist and how others responded to the promise that…
Child of God, be confident in who God has made you and comfortable with who you aren’t. Read Luke 3:16
Hebrews 13:7-17 From time to time, people bring up the debate of religion versus relationship. You can hear echoes of the viral video “I Love Jesus But Hate Religion.” All in all, it’s a fair argument to consider. Is it possible to focus more on the ins and outs of your religious traditions more…
God has given you everything, so you can easily love God with everything. Read Mark 12:30