Let's talk about one of the key fruits of the Spirit that God wants to develop in us - Love.

What's your mentality this new year? Are you excited or anxious? Are you ready to take on the new year or are you not sure if you're ready for what lies ahead?

Have you ever made a goal that you didn't follow through on, or maybe set a resolution that didn't end up happening?

New goals take time. It can be a process. We have been given an incredible gift to guide and direct us.

Has God ever put you in a space where all you have left is to trust him with his guidance?

Where do you need God to do a new thing in your life? Where do you need a fresh start?

I don't know what tomorrow may hold for you. I don't know what kind of fears you may be facing, but I do know that because of the resurrection of Jesus we have hope.

God knows us, he loves us, and he knows exactly what can bring us joy or sadness. He knows our anxieties, our fears, and everything in between. He wants to build a relationship with us.

Merry Christmas! Let's celebrate together and consider than maybe this holiday doesn't actually need to end after today.

Today, on Christmas Eve, as you see the Christmas lights shine through your community, remember that Jesus is our light, the one who can bring hope to the world.