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Hope of Abraham

Waiting can make holding onto hope very challenging and difficult. The longer we must wait, the more difficult it becomes. We are an impatient people. Holding onto our hope may even become too challenging for us. But holding onto our hope is more rewarding than any other thing we can do. It is our hopeContinue reading “Hope of Abraham”

Hope of Advent

Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is on its way. The scramble to get bargains is on. Finishing off the shopping list is top priority. After all, most of us have already had our Christmas decorations up for a couple weeks. For many Christians it is also the time for our tradition of Advent. Advent isContinue reading “Hope of Advent”

Are You Thankful?

Are you thankful? Do you live a thankful life? What does a thankful life look like? We all get caught up in our daily lives of school, work, parenting, sports, and watching too much TV. Today’s society needs something occupying its mind every moment of every day and we wonder why we can’t sleep at night.Continue reading “Are You Thankful?”

Philosophy On Life

How do you view the world? What is your philosophy on life? Do you know your philosophy, or do you simply follow the current trend? Is your philosophy one that has been built over years? Have you ever taken time to identify it and how you came by it? Whether we realize it or not,Continue reading “Philosophy On Life”

Peace, Encouragement, Thanks

Does peace rule your life? Or is your life full of upheaval, drama, and uncertainty? Do you admonish with psalms or with a sharp tongue that cuts deep? Do you do everything with thankfulness in your heart? Many, if not most, of us will say we long for peace. Yet we often do little inContinue reading “Peace, Encouragement, Thanks”

Give Thanks

What are you thankful for? Have you spent any length of time thinking about it? Or have you taken for granted all who are in your life and all you have? Where do you believe all your blessings came from? As we begin this week, many are preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. Frozen turkeys areContinue reading “Give Thanks”

Kingdom of Priests

How well do you know God? Do you know, fully understand, He has existed for all time and will continue to exist beyond time? Do you know Jesus has created God’s kingdom through His sacrifice? It is difficult for us to wrap our minds around infinity, eternity, forever. God existed before time began. He existsContinue reading “Kingdom of Priests”

The King Who Reigns

How do you look at Jesus? Over the past couple of days, we’ve seen that He is the Word of God that became flesh. We have seen Him as the Creator, being there at the beginning. Is there more we need to know? Jesus is the head of the church. Does that mean He makesContinue reading “The King Who Reigns”

Creator Jesus

Continuing our look at who Jesus is from yesterday, today’s passage fills in more of the picture. It also gives us a picture of God. That isn’t much of a surprise after yesterday’s message. After all, we found that John stated Jesus was God. Today, Paul tells the church at Colossae Jesus is the imageContinue reading “Creator Jesus”

The Word

Do you have questions about Jesus? Have you wondered, or wonder now, who He is? Have you heard He is the Son of God? Have you heard He is God and wonder if it is true? Does it seem confusing to you? When people across our nation and the world are asked if they knowContinue reading “The Word”