Journey Church

Joseph could have never been fully prepared for what it must have been like trying to protect the life of his fugitive step son, the Savior, but he knew how to listen to God. And when the moment came he acted. Are we prepared for the coming of the Son?

It seems that God is only received by needy people. God redeems only those who realize that they cannot make it without him. Mary models for us what it means to have a submissive, humble, and reflective heart.

We must search. In the searching is the anticipation. The anticipation is a significant part of the experience of joy. Wise men still seek him.

Most of us hate waiting. Imagine waiting 400 years. God uses silence to speak to us. We must learn to listen.

We meet the author, wandering from God, trying to make sense out of life. He offers a stream of consciousness meandering filled with metaphors and overlapping meanings. The book is written like many blogs. It has, at times, a beautiful fluidity. At other times, sharp turns. But always movement. Listen and consider

The Book of Proverbs is like an ancient collection of clues. These clues describe the skill of living. This skill is called wisdom. The starting place for all wisdom is a teachable spirit. Listen and learn.

Psalms is like an iTunes playlist. Listen and feel.

Under some of the most difficult circumstances, the Israelites were a people who celebrated often. Are we frequently celebrating together? Even more, are experiencing the growth of community that comes from those times of celebration?

Nehemiah offers us a wonderful example of how to receive and steward a call from God. Through his life we can observe a healthy process for developing a vision.

Pastor Jamie George – The children of Israel have returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. However, they get distracted with their own personal comfort and gain. They are full of excuses. Haggai is sent by God to reveal their disobedience and remind them of the significance of placing God at the center of their existence.