The Gospel of Matthew presents the story of Jesus' birth largely from the perspective of Jesus' earthly father, Joseph.  We all inherit certain traits from our families.  Jesus not only…

A Word Out of Place

December 15, 2019
The attitude that we have as we enter into these days of Advent and Christmas can make a big difference.  The power of Christ in us allows us to change…

Images of Christmas

December 8, 2019
There are all kinds of images surrounding us at Christmas.  Isaiah gives us different images for the coming of Jesus, God among us, and the Kingdom of God that was…

Father Time Marches On

December 30, 2018
We all are trying our best to do our best in this world.  Sometimes, though perhaps we need to move over and let God work without us.  It may not…

Christmas Eve Service

December 24, 2018
It is time to celebrate what we have been longing for and anticipating over the last several weeks of Advent: Jesus is born.  God has become human and will dwell…

Why Be Joyful?

December 16, 2018
The Christmas season is often a fun and joyous time of year.  However, are we joyful because of the season or because of Jesus, the Lord in our midst, whom…
The way of the Lord is the way of righteousness.  As we begin the season of Advent--a season of watching and waiting--we join with Jeremiah in bringing a message of…

44 Days

November 11, 2018
With only 44 days to go, are you ready for Christmas?  Christmas would be just another family gathering if the one we celebrate at Christmas--Jesus--did not live a radically different…