Light breaks through the darkness as new creation dawns. Together as a community, we bear witness to the light by radically centering Jesus - and inviting others to do the same. (John 1:1-5)

At the end of Luke 2, we get a brief picture of the life of Jesus between his birth and ministry - an incredibly human story. Christmas celebrates incarnation of God in flesh. But why does it even matter than Jesus took on our humanity? (Luke 2:41-52)

When the reality sets in and her cousin Elizabeth affirms the incredible promise of God in her life, Mary sings a song. But this song? It's less "Kumbaya" and more "A Change Is Gonna Come." Thats right - Mary sings a protest song. (Luke 1:36-55)

The songs and prayers of God’s people sang of a salvation that would one day come. Today, talk of salvation and “getting saved” can mean so much to so many different people. So what is salvation? And more importantly, why is it good news? (Isaiah 12:2-6)

This week, Alicia Sims shares about the calling to prepare the way for the coming of the King - a work that's rooted in repentance, forgiveness, and renewal. (Luke 3:1-6)

Jeremiah speaks of the longing of God's people for a just, righteous King. Today, as we begin the Advent season, we join them in longing for the day King Jesus brings justice and righteousness on earth as it is in heaven.

(Jeremiah 33:14-16)

Much of the American Christian plan for discipleship has centered on the idea that information = transformation. But the truth we find in the Scriptures points to a different path - one that partners with God through embodied acts of trust. (Matthew 7:24-27)

For followers of Jesus, love is the measure of success. If we're not growing in our love for God, neighbor, and enemy, then we're missing the point. (Ephesians 3:17-19)

Justin shares this week's Anchoring truth and interviews Maggie Middleton from Amachi and Lexington Leadership Foundatioj about local youth mentoring opportunities. (Isaiah 61:1-6)

Our spiritual default mode often places the weight of our spiritual lives on our shoulders. But there's good news - God cares more about our spiritual growth than we do, inviting us into the unforced rhythms of grace. (Matthew 11:28-30)