Let’s face it, life happens. As we focus on the season of advent, we look at the story of Joseph, a man who suddenly had his world flipped upside down. Faced with many options, Joseph chose to hold onto his faith in God and to create new beliefs. He chose to believe that the Son […]
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Manger Things – Chapter 3
Chapter 3 – Advent As the people of Israel, God’s chosen light to the rest of the world, become lost in the upside down there is a prophesy of hope (Isaiah 9:2-7). A child will be born and there will be no limit to the wholeness he brings. The Advent begins – a time of […]
Advent: The Silence is Broken Pt 2
During the last Sunday of Advent, we turn to look at Mary’s story in the birth of Jesus. Mary trusts in God when a seemingly unbelievable gift is bestowed on her, to carry God’s son into this world. Mary is an example of the faith and trust that we should have today, to trust in […]
Advent: The Silence is Broken Part 1
During the third week of Advent, we look at a story of preparation and anticipation of the coming of the Messiah. It’s the story of an older couple who had served God all their lives. This couple had never been able to have children until the day an angel appeared with good news. The story of […]
Advent: Immanuel
The second week of Advent continues building the anticipation of the coming Messiah. The original anticipation had been growing for a long time, recall the prophecy told by Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14). This prophecy came to pass, with the birth of Jesus to Mary, the virgin, and Joseph. After the resurrection, Jesus told his disciples that […]
Advent: The Coming of Jesus
This week begins the season of Advent, a time of reflection on the birth of the Messiah and the preparation for His return. As we begin this season, we look at the lives of Simeon and Anna who recognized the arrival of the Messiah (Luke 2:22-38). As we reflect on their stories, we have to […]
Advent
This Sunday marks the start of a new season in the Christian calendar, the season of Advent. This is a season of preparation for the arrival or coming of our Lord, Jesus. It serves not just a reminder of what His birth, but that we are awaiting his arrival once more; when He shall return. […]