Truth Heals

Immanuel means God with us, but what does "Jesus" mean? What do the names of God mean and how do they impact our lives? Today, we're starting a new section this Advent where we reflect on meaning in every moment. 

God knew our limits, so instead of leaving us helpless, He gave us two tools to help us as we live our lives here on earth - mainly, He left us the Holy Spirit so we'd always have what we need to face our daily trials. Tune in to hear how God steps in to be our Helper. 

You may know that Jesus is enough for you, but do you really understand and live in light of the truth that He provides ALL you need and ever more than that? He not only wants to give you what you need, but He wants to give you the desires of your heart. Let the truth of Scripture and God's character soak in today, the 12th day of Advent. 

How do you respond to the opportunities God is giving you? Tune in for a beautiful poem I share from Sarah Bourns about Mary's response when the angel told her she had found favor in God's eyes. Praying you take time to reflect on how you're responding to God in similar situations. 

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Is there anything good about waiting? Where is God when things feel stagnant or frustrating? David reminds us in the Psalms that it is possible to see the goodness of God while we wait patiently for His plans to come to fruition. Maybe this is the little bit of hope your weary heart needs while you wait. 

There is a kind of hope that is big enough to fill the void of our weariness, and that hope is in Jesus Christ. He chose to come down to earth, love came down, to meet us where we're at so we could experience true joy and peace. But then He didn't leave us. Tune in to hear how you can experience a closeness to Jesus and the Holy Spirit in a new way this Advent. 

Are you feeling lost or lonely in this season? Do you remember the impact of God's unconditional love for you? Are you able to see the light in the darkness? Tune in for Day 8 of our Advent journey as we discuss the meaning of God's unending, unconditional, overwhelming love for His children and how that can light up your holiday season.

Jesus is more than enough for us, and He is greater than anything we could plan or think through on our own. Tune in for Day 7 of our Advent journey as we reflect on the MORE God has to offer us if only we'll focus our attention on His presence in our daily lives.

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It's the second Sunday of Advent, day 6 in our Unconventional Advent journey, and we're moving into the next section of Miracles in the Meantime. Today, we look at how God is MORE than enough for us and more than we can even imagine. He offers more for you at your worst than you even deserve at your best. Tune in to hear just how much God wants to offer you through this Advent season. 

No matter what we face, what wilderness we're walking through, or where we've tried to take matters into our own hands, God is constantly making a way. He's in control, and His way is always best. So how do we respond when we reflect on Abraham and Sarah's life and how they responded to the promise of God when it didn't happen as they expected?