Messy but Marvelous: Joy in the Mess
The season leading up to Christmas can be filled with all kinds of messiness—especially relational tensions and conflicts. Many people grow frustrated when the most wonderful time of the year devolves into something mostly draining and exhausting.
Messy but Marvelous: Discernment in the Midst of the Mess
The last thing anyone wants this time of year is another thing to do. So today, when we hear John the Baptist preach a fiery message about repentance, we may not be real excited to be hearers and doers of God’s Word.
Messy but Marvelous: Confidence Despite the Mess
How do you get ready for Christmas? Many begin to prepare their homes and hearts with music, decorations, and all kinds of baked goods. These traditions help us mark a shift in the season and prepare us for the joy of Christmas.
Good News: Is Faithful
With the pressure to be perfectly obedient taken away from us, we rejoice, pray, and give thanks because God has given us everlasting and adaptable joy. Rejoice in the Lord!
Good News: Brings Comfort
God wants us to examine our hearts and minds. This week we see the Lord’s investment in this preparation in the person and work of John the Baptist.
Good News: Is Worth the Wait
In the Old Testament, God’s people watched and waited for the Messiah’s first coming. So we, too, wait for our Savior’s birth—Christmas’ joy & peace—and our Savior’s triumphant return.