The Words of God are foolishness to those without the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit works as our translator, communicating God's Word to us in ways that we will understand. The Holy Spirit brings God's Word from being merely head knowledge to being a resource and a power for a life transformation -Pastor Jay

Jesus models how we can be filled with the Spirit through prayer and fasting. These disciplines bring us to a place of humility in seeking after the face of God.- Pastor Kristen

If we want to impact the world, we have to allow the Holy Spirit to have His impact in us first. What we see as impossible is always possible with God if we let Him reign in our hearts!

There is much preparation, expectation and anticipation in the days and weeks leading up to Christmas and yet it is over in the blink of an eye. What are we to do after Christmas? Mary gives us an example to follow.*- Pastor Kristen

*There is reference to a triangle diagram that has 'you' and 'God' on the bottom corners with 'life' in the pinnacle. The implication is that we too often run headstrong into life and only seek God in the crisis moments. But if we spend time in the presence of God submitting to His Lordship and authority over our lives then the challenges and trials become moments of victory in God's glory.

The wonder of Christmas can be found in the why of Christmas. The why of Christmas is found in the fulfillment of a promise.- Pastor Jay

Names mean something! Of all the names God could have picked for the Savior, why Jesus? What is special about that name? - Pastor Kristen

Jesus' entrance into our messy world should fill us with wonder! How many kings would step down from their throne to be born in a manger?- Pastor Debbie

Do you remember what Christmas was like when you were a child? Everything around you filled you with awe and wonder. The sights and the sounds of the season caused so much excitement! Well, Christmas is meant to stir wonder in us that transforms the way we see the world. Join us on an advent journey to rediscover the wonder of Christmas. This week, we look at the wonder of the star.-Pastor Kristen

Paul challenges us to view thankfulness as a lifestyle because Jesus is enough!- Pastor Kristen 

James finishes his game plan on Christian living with both a warning and a call to action.- Pastor Kristen