In what do you base your faith? Christ, right? But what does that mean? So many churches use the correct rhetoric, but then their actions seem to paint a picture of esteemed institutions that pride themselves on healthy budgets and robust program offerings. What really makes a church? Christ gives us some very clear answers to this critical question.

Many of your calendars will note that Christmas is long-gone, but the church "Christmas holiday" doesn't end until 12 days after December 25th... today. With this one last remembrance of Christmas, we should look at the newness brought to earth during the events of Christmas and how that spurns us towards total rejuvenation!

During a season we have dedicate to the Joy of all Creation, let us take a moment to simply dwell in His presence.

Mary certainly knew some things about the baby she was about to have, but she didn't know everything. It's almost unthinkable for many of us to go along with a plan that hasn't been explained to us, so how could Mary be so trusting? She reveals a part of that answer in her own prayer of thanksgiving in Luke 1.

God reveals Himself to the main players in the Nativity story through angels. When we look at how God communicated to these individuals, what can we learn about the nature of God revealing Himself? When we think to ourselves "God is being silent", is it possible that God IS revealing Himself, but in ways we do not expect (or desire)?