Esther takes the plunge. She risks it all. She goes to see the king. And it goes well! But what happens next has us all scratching our heads a bit. Esther risks it all but the reasons she gives don’t exactly line up. As we explore Esther’s risks and reasons, we find an opportunity to […]
All the pieces are on the chess board placed exactly where God wants them. Now it’s time to watch the game unfold. As Esther contemplates where God has placed her “for such a time as this,” we too are led to reflect on God’s sovereignty and His placement of the “pieces” in our own lives.
Sometimes things slow down. Sometimes, after a season of excitement, things appear boring. Yet in these moments, God is often speaking the loudest. Today, we explore the next part of the book of Esther. While it has a slower pace, God has a lot for us to take away.
In scripture, God loves to let us see behind the current and see what He is doing. But then when we close the pages of our bible and step out into life, it gets a lot harder to perceive God’s hand at work. The book of Esther is a story full of life’s twists and […]
Tonight we gather to welcome Christ this Christmas season as well as explore the final generation in our Generations of Christmas series – Mary the mother of Jesus!
Ever had someone ramble on through a long story only to be left wondering “what was the point?” By the time we reach the of Matthew’s genealogy, we have much the same feeling. It’s interesting to a degree… but what’s the point of this long list? The breaks in the pattern points us to some […]
Today we turn our attention to the story of Ruth as we continue looking at Jesus’ genealogy. Ruth’s story reveals not one, but two pictures of the coming Messiah – both the WHY and the WHAT Jesus came into this world to accomplish.
Whether it’s watching football or it’s looking toward a new year, we all carry expectations of what we think will happen. But what do we do when those expectations get flipped upside-down? Are we willing to humbly allow God to move and lead in ways that we didn’t anticipate? This week we explore the story […]
Advent is here! The Christmas season has begun! But where does the story of Jesus’ incarnation and birth really begin? This year, we’ll be taking a look at Matthew’s gospel and the 42 generations he shares leading up to the introduction of Mary and Joseph. While the “begots” of scripture might feel rather dull, they […]
Today we continue in our mini-series looking at the Psalms of Ascent. We all have Christmas carols that we can’t wait to sing each year. Songs that help usher us into the holiday season. While we may not have the music or melody that went with these Psalms, they nevertheless carry timeless truths that can […]