As we celebrate the Second Week of Advent with a focus on the theme of peace, let us remember that Jesus not only came to humanity with love, truth, and life but he also came to bring everlasting peace. A peace built on righteousness and fairness that only he can give.

Advent is a time to remember the coming of Jesus Christ and anticipate his return. It is a season filled with joy, new beginnings, and forgiveness. We celebrate that we have a savior! Jesus is our one true hope, the light of the world that tramples all darkness.

As the year ends, let us remember to give praise to the One who conquered death, the One from whom all blessings flow, the name above every other name, Jesus. A King worth celebrating!

Jeff shares a personal family story, that reminds us that in that sorrow and joy are not mutually exclusive. Even on our hardest days, we will experience God’s faithfulness in weaving a story of redemption in our lives.

Jeff shares a personal family story, that reminds us that in that sorrow and joy are not mutually exclusive. Even on our hardest days, we will experience God’s faithfulness in weaving a story of redemption in our lives.

False assumptions can lead to awkward moments. When it comes to God, we don’t have to assume his intentions. We can be assured that he is faithful to his word, guiding us in his way, truth, and life.

A simple sentence can crush someone’s dreams or it can inspire someone to be a better person for a lifetime. Words are powerful. God inspired Paul to write to the struggling early churches to encourage them that they are seen and loved. Has God empowered you recently to encourage someone? May we always carry God’s love in whatever we do so others may know who he is through our actions and our words.

Greg shares the time he met someone and mistakenly identified him as someone else. It is important to know who you’re talking to. This same lesson can be applied to prayer. How well do we know our loving Father? The Book of Psalms is a beautiful collection of praise and prayers giving a small glimpse of how and who God is. God invites us to know more about him. He knows who we truly are and what is in our hearts. Get to know God today and have a conversation with him.

Have you ever bought something online or from a vending machine, it takes your money, but nothing comes out? It’s frustrating, right? It could feel like that sometimes when we pray. The truth is prayer is a way for us to know God more. Let us learn to seek God daily, to know him more, and hopefully recognize what he wants best for us and His glory.

Our loving Father is generous, and the goodness we experience is a gift from his hand. Although it is always a joy to receive material gifts, let us always be reminded that the greatest gift God gives us, through his son Jesus, is himself.