The redeeming grace of God is not only the finished work of redemption that Christ completed by being born into this world and dying on the cross, but He also continues to bring light into the dark places of life.

Jesus was born during the unstable, chaotic times of Herod, yet serves as a reminder of how od is working through all human events to bring redemption in brokenness.

Good graciously works through those outside of His family to reveal His Son miraculously to the world.

The hope of Immanuel is that Jesus came in the flesh to save, restore, and be present among us.

Advent is a time to reflect on how Christ came as the fulfillment of God's promise, and through Him, we are part of an eternal Kingdom and family in which Jesus stands on our behalf.

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus cautions us three times to not be anxious, but to consider how he cares for the Creation daily and to seek His Kingdom.

Whenever our hearts are aligned to Christ, our lives and our walk will follow.

We are reminded that Christ should be our ultimate treasure and to be generous with what God has given us, because we serve a God who has been abundantly generous to us.

Because of the Gospel, we are marked as people who are redeemed and fully forgiven. This undeserved gift of forgiveness is a cornerstone in our identity, our walk, and our response to those around us. We have an assurance of our complete, unfailing salvation and a freedom to approach God, as well as a gift of grace and salvation to people in our lives.

We are reminded to seek God daily with our cares and burdens because He is our Provider and desires a personal relationship with us.