Advent of Joy

“Joy to the world! The Lord is come: Let earth receive her king…”

“It is joy unspeakable and full of glory, full of glory…”

“Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love…” - these are just a few hymns of expression of joy.   The words “joy,”...

Advent of Peace.   Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you.”   Isaiah foretold of Jesus’ birth 700 years prior, “Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given…His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” - Isaiah 9: 6

Jesus is the author and sustainer...

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for…” - Hebrews 11:1

It has well been said that “Man can live forty days without food, about three days without water, about eight minute without air…but only for one second without hope! ”

No matter what your age is, you are always hoping in something.   As...

“There comes a point where you no longer care if there’s a light at the end of the tunnel or not.   You’re just sick of the tunnel.” - Ranata Suzuki

We have to come to that place where we “are sick of the tunnel” to get better!   We have to come to that place where we are sick of our insecurities,...

“Thank You” to all our Veterans!   Thank you for keeping us safe and free. We realize our freedoms come at a great cost.   We also realize we need a strong military because we have enemies that want to do us harm, not only us but also other countries of the world.   I think we would all agree we wish it wasn’t...

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you…” (Jeremiah 1:5)

Listen, God is on you side. Not only does God desire for you to make heaven your home but He desires that you live a fulfilling earthly life - “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and...

“Do you struggle with feelings of inadequacy? Thinking you’re not enough for your spouse, children, church, friends—not enough for God? Do you feel too weak or ill-qualified? I’ve experienced those feelings. I often ask myself, “Who am I to write for God?” I’m aware of my weaknesses and unworthiness....

I have a “bucket list” for life and ministry.   A bucket list is defined as “a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime.”   I am very careful who I share my bucket list with and some of those things I don’t share at all, regardless if shared or...

George Muller once said, “Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends.”

Don Moen , stated: “God will make a way where there seems to be no way, He works in ways we cannot see.”

Jesus said, “…with...

It has been said that, “If it wasn’t for people and things, life would be easy.”   Well, no doubt people (including myself) can be challenging sometimes, and things can get in the way.   But life is really all about people and relationships.  “God intended for us to love people and use things, not love...