Advent Devotional 2019
Written by Brian Johnson Merry Christmas! I hope that you’re having a great Christmas morning! Today’s devotional is simple. Today, sometime in the midst of whatever you’re doing, take some time to read the Christmas story from Luke out loud. If you’re with family,... 
Advent Devotional 2019
Written by Brian Johnson It’s finally here! It’s Christmas Eve! Tonight is the night – this evening we will gather together as a church, hold up candles in the darkness, and tell the story of the Light of the World who was born to light our path through the darkness... 
Advent Devotional 2019
Written by Brian Johnson Yesterday in worship, we told the story of Joseph. Joseph is what you might call a “silent saint.” He’s in all of our nativity scenes, he’s a staple at Christmas pageants, but, in the Bible, Joseph never says a word. When he finds out that... 
Advent Devotional 2019
Written by Bill Crisp The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is my favorite time of the year. Going from giving thanks to all I have been blessed with over past year, to celebrating the birth of Jesus! In my mind, there is no other holiday this fulfilling. As... 
Advent Devotional 2019
Written by Pam MacKay My favorite Christmas memories are those of my family making ornaments for our trees together and making dozens of Christmas cookies, which always taste best right out of the oven. While baking is not one of my gifts, I have carried on the... 
Advent Devotional 2019
Written by Kim Johnson It’s my birthday! Really, December 20 is my birthday. In fact, today is a milestone birthday as I cross over into my 40s. Oh my. Hooray for BIRTHDAYS! I love birthdays. I love MY birthday. But, I don’t always love having a December birthday.... 