The four calling birds invite us to remember that love, in all its forms, is at the very heart of our calling as Christians  Read More

December 27, 2024Merry ChristmastideOn the third day of Christmas, my True Love gave to me ...Three French Hens.The hens symbolize faith, hope, and love—three foundational aspects of our Christian belief. The Christmas song is believed to have originated in the 18th century, during a time when poultry, especially hens, were valuable assets for families. French Hens were particularly prized for the...  Read More

December 25, 2024Merry Christmas On the First Day of Christmas my True Love Gave to Me ... Two Turtle DovesI hope you had a chance to read yesterday’s (one day late) posting that kicks off this 12-day blog series. In that post, I explained what this blog series would be about and that I was going to avoid the old folklore and create my interpretation of the verses. Here we are on day two...The Sym...  Read More

Jesus is telling them – and us – that He will bring His peeps under His wing and protect us. That is a great way to begin our Twelve Days of Christmas!  Read More

As we prepare for Christmas, let us respond to His grace with gratitude and a renewed commitment to follow Him.  Read More

This Advent, let us strive to live with integrity and to honor God in all that we do.  Read More

This Advent, let us recommit to living in a way that honors God and reflects His justice and mercy.  Read More

Are there people in your life or community who are in need of help, encouragement, or support? How can you reflect God’s love through acts of compassion and generosity?  Read More

Advent is a time to invite God to do this work in us, trusting that His discipline is an act of love.  Read More

Advent is an opportunity to pause and reflect: Are we bearing the fruit of repentance in our lives?   Read More

Are we bearing fruit that reflects our repentance? Are there areas of our lives where we need to turn back to God?   Read More

This Advent, let us commit to walking alongside one another as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.  Read More

This Advent, let us prepare our hearts by asking God to remove anything that hinders us from loving others as He loves them.  Read More

Advent is a time to celebrate the hope we have in Jesus and to share that hope with those around us.  Read More

Preparing the way for Jesus means removing anything that hinders His presence in our lives.  Read More

Advent is a time to recommit ourselves to the mission of proclaiming the good news, both through our words and our actions.  Read More

Are you listening for God’s call in your life? Perhaps He is calling you to share His love with a neighbor, serve in your church, or reach out to someone in need.  Read More

What obstacles in your heart need to be removed to make room for Christ? Are there valleys of despair that need to be filled with His hope?   Read More

Are we nurturing our relationship with God?   Read More

As we navigate our daily lives, we need to cultivate a heart of readiness, engaging in practices that draw us closer to God.  Read More

Day 5: Thursday, December 5, 2024Primary Scripture: Luke 21:29-30Associated Scriptures: Mark 13:28-31; James 5:7-9I was surprisingly pleased to learn that our church has so many Master Gardener's.  If you were to ask any one of them they would tell you that they carefully observes the signs of changing seasons, eagerly anticipating the harvest (and blooms). In Luke 21:29-30, Jesus uses the metapho...  Read More

As we await our redemption, and "disposed" to knowing it will one day come, let us embody that hope in our daily lives.   Read More

Our lives should testify to the love and grace of God, reminding everyone that He is coming again.   Read More

As we navigate our lives today, let us focus on the assurance of His return, allowing it to transform our fear into faithful anticipation.   Read More