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Who doesn't like good news? And the gospel of grace is the best news there is! Only God could have created such a dynamic plan of reckless love, including calling us to Himself. So allow Him to make your story one of good news - it'll be the best decision you'll ever make.

Legalism - people attempting to secure God's approval by good works - has threated to distort the gospel of grace ever since the Church began. Even today, may we not turn the gospel into one of works in reaction to the post-modern culture that surrounds us, because then it becomes no gospel at all. Listen in as Pastor Larry begins a new sermon series through the book of Galatians: Freedom.

What are you most worried about for 2023? Jesus teaches us that the best antidote to worry is generosity - a generosity that flows not from obligation, but from a heart filled with His Spirit, His love for His church, and His compassion for others. He then promises to bless you abundantly in return. So as you take time to reflect on all he's provided this year, allow Him to reveal to you where you're placing your treasure and how you might develop a more generous heart in 2023.

God's timing is always perfect, but that doesn't mean it will be painless or easy. After centuries of waiting for Messiah to come, Mary had to travel to Bethlehem right before delivering her baby. So whether you're in a season of waiting on God or trusting Him through the process, keep your eyes fixed on Him and don't be afraid. Nothing just happens - it's all in His time and He's working it all for your good.

It's not always easy to keep peace at Christmas - so it's good for us to remember that Biblical peace can be present even in the chaos and conflict of life. So don't limit the peace of God to what your understanding can see, but rather seek out and embrace the spiritual, emotional and relational peace God offers you right now.

On this third Sunday of Advent as we turn toward the candle of Joy, we find ourselves suspended between reality and the promised future. The scriptures reveal joy as a slowly burning candle, inviting us to find hope beyond the horizon of our lives and calling us to deepen our resolve as we await the advent of God.

The song goes, 'All You Need is Love'. But is that true? What is love, really? By reflecting on God's love for us, we find the only perfect example of selfless, sacrificial love, followed by an open invitation to us to respond in worship to Him and love for one another. So this Christmas, let's respond to this love we've received by being as gracious, patient, and forgiving with each other as God has been to us. Merry Christmas!

Are you in danger of losing the wonder, of God and of Christmas? Let's take time this December to rekindle wonder and hope through worship, and treasure the special moments God provides that draw us closer to His heart. Even when things seem dark and hopeless, we can rest assured that we have a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace whose kingdom will never end.

What holds you steady when things get tough? The writer of Hebrews concludes his letter with several key exhortations on living out our faith even in the difficult times. May God's promise that He will never leave us or forsake us give us the strength and resolve to love others well, honour our marriage vows, and live contentedly.

A highlight video celebrating the baptism service on November 19, 2022!