Dr. David Swanson | Luke 1:5-22, 62-64

Zechariah becomes our example of one who has lost the wonder, the "magic" of faith – and for us – of Christmas. He is told about a great thing, but he is the ultimate skeptic. The season of Advent is a time to remember the wonder of God, the incarnation of God, and the hope of all it means so that, like Zechariah, our mouths are opened in praise.

Dr. David Swanson | Luke 2:8-14

The simple words of th angels to the shepherds resonate with us and seem almost impossible. How can we stop being dominated by fear and anxiety? it is a complex issue, but one in which Christ bears great hope.

Rev. Alexa Rossi | Isaiah 9:2-7

With the birth of Christ, God reveals that his plan of redemption finds its fullness in a child. Darkness is no more because of the character and eternality of this man Jesus, who is the light dawning as living hope. We don’t manufacture optimism in challenging circumstances, we choose hope even when there’s no evidence that circumstances will get better–because the strength of our hope lies in a person whose life overcomes even death.

Dr. David Swanson | Luke 2:1-7

In a world that encroaches on us from every side, how can we make room for Christ this Advent?

Dr. David Swanson | Matthew 9:9-13

Matthew 9 shows us how a life can be transformed from one burdened by money to one centered in generosity.

Rev. Tanner Fox | Romans 5:1-8

Paul offers us a vision of the cross of Jesus that is strong enough to hold us in our suffering. The experience of the Christian in suffering is unique to that of the world. Only Christians can live with hope IN suffering and see all the ways removes, remolds, reinforces our dependencies and delight in Jesus.

Dr. David Swanson | 1 Chronicles 29:16-17

Paul offers us a vision of the cross of Jesus that is strong enough to hold us in our suffering. The experience of the Christian in suffering is unique to that of the world. Only Christians can live with hope IN suffering and see all the ways removes, remolds, reinforces our dependencies and delight in Jesus.

Dr. David Swanson | Matthew 6:24

As we look at Creation, Fall, Redemption and Restoration as a lens for money, God is the creator of our money. He makes the money and it is His ever after it passes from His hand into ours. We are called to invest it as He directs so a lack of generosity is not just being greedy, but an act of robbery. 

Dr. David Swanson | Revelation 22:17-21

It all ends with a warning not to add to or take from the elements of the story that has just been completed – the Biblical story – the story of God's plan to redeem and save us in Jesus. On Reformation Sunday, we remember Sola Scriptura.

Dr. Jack Peebles | Revelation 22:12-16

John hears this last reminder from the glorified Christ. He'll be here shortly, and we need to be ready for the bright Morning Star.