But what caught our attention about this account? I dare say most of us were empathizing with Jesus’ parents. … More Distracted or Focused?

Focusing on the Gospel reading for the first Sunday after Christmas can strengthen our celebration of Jesus’ birth. … More Unexpected Turn

What a wonderful passage for reminding us of the true “reason for the season”.   … More Preparing for Christmas

Isaiah chapter 35 is a passage overflowing with hope. It tells of the return home of Jewish people dispersed at the destruction of their homeland. At the same time, it is a prophesy of God returning all people to himself. We’ll focus on the second prophesy. … More Streams in the Desert

Since we don’t know when Jesus will return, Advent is a season of patience. Yet patience in not always our strong suit as Christians. We can become impatient in worship when a hymn has nine stanzas. How are we supposed to cope with Jesus taking a couple thousand of years to come again? … More Endurance and Encouragement