Joseph had a big decision to make and he received some help from an Angel.  As believers, we have someone better than an angel to help us make our decisions.  Let's learn from the example of Joseph. ​

To say Mary's plans in life got interrupted when the angel Gabriel showed up is an understatement.  However, there's no doubt, if Mary had to do it all over again, she wouldn't change a thing.  God's plans might make our lives more difficult at times, but there's no better way to live than in His plans! 

God is actively working His goodwill and purpose all the time.  For some crazy reason, He's chosen to use people to accomplish those purposes.  God will do whatever it takes to give us ample opportunities to respond in faith and be used by Him.  This means there is no ordinary day for the Christian.  We need to stay active in our faith communities, keep praying always, and constantly be on the looking for where God is working and what He might have us do next to give Him glory and receive joy.  

Be grateful for the "hesed" love of God. 

We can be grateful to God for how He deals with our doubts among many other things. 

God's love is available to anyone and every one no matter where they find themselves in life.  All you have to do is cry out to Him and He'll come find you.  He'll accept you where you are and work with you from there for your ultimate good. 

God knows the real you and is nearer than you think or can feel and that's something to be grateful for! 

What is gratitude, why is it important we cultivate it in ourselves and what are its results?  These are a few of the questions we address in this message. 

Jesus wants us to pursue Him above wealth and comfort.  We need to keep our focus on Him, in times of plenty as well as in times of scarcity.  If we do, we'll be able to offer the world the cold refreshing drink of Christ’s correction and acceptance as well as the soothing and healing warmth of His love!

We are not saved by works, but genuine faith motivates and empowers us to do good works.  Jesus loves this and blesses those who live out their faith by opening more doors of missional opportunity and allowing us to be apart of His grand mission!