We celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent. One of our intentions for the season is to keep us alert to the return of Jesus. He came. He comes. He will come again!

The season of Advent awakens ancient longings for the Messiah and at the same time reminds us of Jesus' present ministry on the earth between his comings. May we look for him setting things right on the earth day by day listening for his invitations to join him in his work now.

The second week of Advent. We are awakening the ancient longings for Messiah with a visit to the story of Daniel. Daniel knew desperation, darkness, and impatience all of his life. Toward the end of his life God sent him a glimpse of Messiah, our only hope.

We begin our Advent season in a place of desperation, impatience, and darkness. Where is Messiah and his promise of salvation?

Our community giving thanks in liturgy and expressions of thanksgiving to God, to one another, for our community, city, nation, and the nations. Happy Thanksgiving!

What brings joy to God's heart? How can our community following Jesus fill God's heart with joy?

Sunday to Sunday during the NFL season more people in America watch an NFL game than attend church services. What makes the NFL so attractive?

How we want the Holy Spirit to fill our community!

Thank you, Bryant, for a great word of encouragement for our community. May we all take this word to heart and rest secure in out true identity.

How do we fill in these blank spaces:

For me to live is _______ and to die is _______.

May we help one another advance and rejoice in our faith in spite of our circumstances.