The Savior and King has come. That's good news for everyone, including you.

In Matthew’s account of the Christmas Story there are 2 names given to the child to be born. Jesus meaning “the Lord is salvation” and Emmanuel meaning “God with us.” The simple transformative truth of Christmas is that God came to be with us to save us from our sin.

The angel Gabriel visits Mary and reveals that she has been chosen to be part of God's plan. While this must have overwhelmed her, she accepted the message with faith and obedience. Through this encounter we see God's unwavering commitment to His promises and His invitation to us to be part of his plans and purposes in the world.

Zachariah and Elizabeth prayers for a child were answered at the most unexpected time. The announcement of their son John's birth by the angel Gabriel not only changed their lives but also set the stage for the coming of the Messiah. Their story serves as a testament to the power of God's timing and His ways of fulfilling His plans.

Encouragement is an unlimited and free resource. Let's be generous with it, and bring about positive change in our homes, schools, and communities. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion on the power of encouragement and generosity!

Love God with everything and love your neighbor as yourself. This commandment, taught by Jesus Himself, encapsulates the essence of the scriptures and provides a roadmap for a life of love and generosity. When we live this out in community, we become “I got you” kind of people.

This week as we explore the concept of generosity we will draw inspiration from Paul's words to the Thessalonian and Corinthians churches. We explore how sharing our own experiences with the gospel becomes our personal act of generosity.

As followers of Jesus we should be known for our over the top generosity, not just as an act of giving but as a way of life. Generosity is not limited to monetary donations but expands to many other aspects of life. One of the things we can be generous with is our time.

Our unity in Christ and love for one another declare to the world who Jesus is.

We will experience suffering in this world. Yet, we can be courageous because Jesus has overcome and he hasn’t left us alone.