February 17, 2019 May the Lord Smile On You
When we see someone smile at us, we know they are pleased and that we have found favor with them. This part of the blessing asks God to smile on us, and grant us his...
February 10, 2017 May the Lord Keep You
When the Lord “keeps us” it means he guards and protects us; he watches over us. Psalm 91 uses pictures like a fortress and hiding under his wings. God’s angels guard us. How can this...
February 3, 2019 The Lord Bless You
It’s the unseen factor that makes the difference. It is more important than education or skill or money or smarts. It opens door of opportunities; it makes people’s paths cross. It prevents bad things from...
January 27, 2019 To All Nations
When Jesus left he made his instructions clear: take the Gospel to all nations. Our default is to take care of our own children and families, our own church, our own community first. And that...
December 30, 2018 Give Thanks
The last Sunday of the year is a good time to look back and reflect on the past year. What are a few highlights of 2018 for you? How have you experienced God this past...
December 24, 2018 Give Jesus
The Father gave His best to us by giving His Son Jesus for our salvation. We respond by giving our best to Him. What does your best look like? How might you give your best...
December 23, 2018 Give Love
Everyone longs to be loved, especially at Christmas time. Yet that very desire seems only to be magnified by our loneliness, relational tensions, and holiday stress. Sometimes, we even hope that somehow the holidays themselves...
December 16, 2018 Give Joy
The Christmas music and the theme of joy is central to Christmas season, but often lacking in our experience. Why is that? Is there anything trying to steal your joy? Jesus came to give us...
December 9, 2018 Give Peace
The Christmas season can be stressful with the added programs, shopping, and expectations on top of an already full schedule. Where do you find peace? Jesus came to bring you peace with God and the...
December 2, 2018 Give Hope
It’s easy to become discouraged, just look around; brokenness, pain, and problems everywhere. Where’s hope? Hope is found in God and His breaking into the world in the person of His Son Jesus. To give...