Posts tagged “Jesus”
Simply Christmas: One Gift Fits All?
Christmas is a time when families gather, for better or worse. Tense relationships are revealed. Sins come front and center. Which is what makes Luke 2 so incredible. The shepherds are God’s first audience for Christmas. Angels bring good news of great joy to take away their fear and welcome them (and us) to the family of God.
Jesus is Coming!
Watch the entire devotional series from this week, as Pastor Phil helps us remember how to keep the right perspective this Christmas season by remembering the promise of Jesus’ return.
Tell Others About Jesus’ Return
Encourage one another with the good news of Jesus’ return.
Jesus Is Coming Back for You
Judgment day can be scary. But it’s not for us Christians.
Light a candle for love
Candles are not essential to our lives anymore, but they have some profoundly important symbolic uses. One is to provide an aura of romance….
Chasing Christmas contentment
Contentment at Christmas isn’t on most people’s radar. We buy more, ask for more, demand more. Even when our houses are bursting and we…
Make Your Spiritual U-turn
What struggles are holding you back right now?
Are You Prepared for Jesus’ Return?
How do you prepare for Jesus’ return? Pastor Phil explains how Jesus actually helps us prepare.
When Will Jesus Return?
Do you feel bogged down with Christmas preparations? Even so, let’s not lose track of what we’re really preparing for.
Get plugged in
The deadline for my devotions came up right in the middle of a busy time. Between school things and kid activities and work responsibilities,…
Where else would we go?
It was a roller coaster week for Jesus. “A large crowd was following him, because they saw the signs.” These were hungry people who…
Simply Christmas: A Virgin REALLY Gave Birth
Many people view Christmas as a season of wishes, dreams, and heartwarming tales. But the book of Luke in the Bible gives us the real people, real places, and real hope that we find in a real, historical Jesus. This message reminds us that Jesus’ birth actually happened, which is heartwarming news!