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 […]
We’re just weeks away from entering the holiday season. For some people, the decorating has already begun. Yet as we turn toward our annual festivities, we might stop and reflect on how we feel about the upcoming celebrations. Are we joyful? Are we hesitant? Are we fearful? Holidays carry a lot of emotions with them. […]
As we enter the final stretch leading to the election, we begin to set our eyes to the other side of the ballot box. What happens after Tuesday? What does the world look like come Wednesday? As we explore the truths of scripture, we recognize that nothing really changes this week!
Two weeks ago we explored the reality that as Christians we are exiles of the true King. But as we’ve worked to shift our minds to this way of thinking, the next challenge is to answer the question “so what do I do now?” If we are exiles, how are we to live today?
In just 23 days, we head to the ballot box to cast our votes. Anxiety and fear seem to increase with each passing day. Yet as we approach the ballot box, scripture has several reminders and encouragements for us that should lighten our hearts and help us find calm waters in this political season. Today […]
Today we wrap up our journey through the Book of Numbers! As we explore the final chapters, we land on an unanswered question that launches us forward in our own walks through the wilderness of this life as we head toward the promise of a glorious future with Jesus!