How do we burn bright without burning up?
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As we bring this series to an end, we recognize that our ultimate ability to rejoice lies in our understanding that we belong to God.
Like the guiding light of a lighthouse, a star appeared and led the three Magi to exactly where they needed to be.
When all seems up in the air, it is the familiar, the known, the shared, that brings us back to our feet.
You might have heard it said, “We don’t need bigger walls or fences; we need longer tables.”
The Christmas story gives us permission to allow ourselves to be amazed
Have you ever done something that brought you so much joy, but you were afraid to tell others about it? Have you ever discovered something about yourself but didn’t feel others would embrace it?
Join us this advent as we answer the question, “How does a weary world rejoice?”
A king has very specific rules and responsibilities that fall to no one else. One of those responsibilities is executing judgement upon the people. Do you fear judgement?
Have you ever tried to hang on to something so tightly that you actually broke it?
Do you ever have those dreams where you show up for church but forgot to put your pants on?
Let’s not wait till a loved one is gone to let them know how much we care.
Have you ever asked a question about your life, shaken up the Magic 8 Ball, and then flipped it over hoping to get the answer you wanted? What if you didn’t like that answer? Would you shake it up again and continue flipping it till you got the one you wanted?
“Regenerate your system through diet and exercise. Save the cookies!” That seems rather boring.
If you never live like you have faith, your faith will never grow, deepen, or aid in being a powerful part of your life. Faith not followed is the following of fear.
I recently read a fortune cookie that kicked me in the gut: “A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works.”
Who exactly are you turning the table towards? Who are you giving the upper hand to?
When it comes to telling others about Jesus, we often feel all the pressure to succeed on our shoulders. It is a blessing to be used by Jesus for such a task, but we must remember that when we work with Jesus, he can carry a much heavier load than we can.
Why would you continue to read something you can’t understand? Sometimes God puts us right in the middle of an opportunity to share what we already know.
When it comes to telling people about Jesus, the Bible shows us multiple ways to “evangelize.”