In the yer 2020, there were many topics up for debate. On a daily basis we could find ourselves discussing the day's events, politics, masks, vaccines and so much more. The question is how do we handle these discussions when someone else has a very different perspective than us? The Bible provides guidance on how to handle debates on non-Biblical issues, disagreements with other brothers ad sisters in Christ, and responding to ourselves when we have been forgiven but struggle to move on. This Sunday we invite you to join us as we study how to respond to others and ourselves.

John presses in on the matter of "walking" in these verses. Understanding that "walking" has to do with the conduct of my life, helps give insight into how I should live. He teaches that we are to walk in truth, obedience and love.

We hear a lot today about "fake news." We are bombarded by all kinds of social media proclaiming to be truth. But many statements on social media are contradictory to each other. And we can be left wondering, "What is truth?" Sadly, there seems to be a cultural movement suggesting that there is no absolute truth. But is there? The Apostle John believed there was absolute truth. So do I. Join us in this 3-part series addressing the importance of truth, absolute truth.

Love...a word which has come to have multiple meanings. True love is something we each want to experience. We want a personal encounter with love. A question for us in this Advent season is, "Can we find love in the Christmas story?" Join us as we trace the path of love throughout the Bible which leads us to the Christmas story.

What is joy? Is it different from happiness? Is there a difference between "worldly" joy and "Biblical" joy? What gives us joy, and have you experienced the joy of Christmas? Week three of Advent will focus on "Joy" and how we can have it, no matter the circumstance, as followers of Christ!

Peace. How do you describe it? Is there some place special where you experience peace? Many of us...most of us...all of us need peace. Peace from the chaos of life. Peace from the physical and emotional challenges we face. Peace with God. Week two of Advent focuses on the word "peace." The wonderful reality is this: You and I CAN experience the Peace of Christmas.

Have you ever felt hopeless? A variety of circumstances can cause these feelings. In moments of hopelessness, where do you turn? Who do you look to for hope? There is ONE we can turn to and find hope, even in the most challenging moments of life. Join us this first Sunday of Advent to discover how you can experience the Hope of Christmas.

Why should I give thanks? We teach our children that "thank you" is a matter of courtesy. There are many reasons you and I should give God thanks. The fact is, we are commanded to give thanks. Did you know there is a Psalm titled "For giving thanks?" Let's explore that together Sunday.

The Holy Spirit has always been active in the lives of people, empowering and enabling them. In the Old Testament He empowered and enabled specific people for specific times for specific tasks. When the Holy Spirit was given on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2), there was a change in His role. Now, He lives within every believer. What does He do? Join us this Sunday as we explore the work of the Holy Spirit.