As we begin to look at the incarnation of Jesus that we celebrated at Christmas, the question that arises is SO WHAT? What does this INCARNATION mean in how we act and interact with the world? As we look at Romans 12:1-2 we are called to search ourselves and wrestle with the question, where have I conformed to the ways of this world, and where/how can I accept AN INVITATION TO TRANSFORM

As we look at  Luke 3 we are reminded of the Chaff in our own lives and ask the Spirit to equip and empower us to be who God calls and created us to be as we seek our true self

As we look at the story of the Magi we ask are we willing to change and go A NEW WAY as we approach the WAY provided in the A MANGER

Today we rejoice, as we hear the words of Isaiah 9 that unto us a child is born and light is breaking in 

As we hear the story of the birth of Christ, we rejoice as we know that he meets us in our mess, but seeks to lead us to redemption 

As we look at the prophet Micah we see how God shifts our expectations and calls us to focus more on the doors that are being opened instead of closed, and to focus more on God than self 

As we look at Isaiah 12 we hear that our true joy lies in the well of salvation and that alone 

As we hear the call from the prophet Malachi (Malachi 3:1-4) we are called to enter into the Refiner's Fire. As we prepare our hearts, minds and very lives for the coming Lord we are seek peace as we know our hope will be fulfilled 

As we look at Jeremiah 33:14-16 we look how God, even in the darkness gives us hope for the light 

As we wrap up our series on giving thanks, let's not forget to give thanks for those around us