In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, it’s easy to forget that the heart of Advent is not just about celebration but longing. “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” one of the oldest and most cherished Christmas hymns, captures this beautiful tension. Written originally by monks over 1,000 years ago, it echoes God’s people’s… Continue reading Hope in the Coming Messiah: God With Us
The Uncertainty of Wealth If someone were to look at your life, where would they say your hope lies? For many, wealth is an easy answer. Money offers a sense of security—it pays the bills, provides comforts, and ensures that when problems arise, there’s a safety net. It’s no wonder Paul warns us, “As for… Continue reading Where Is Your Hope?
Christmas is a season of hope and expectation. Christians can and should celebrate it in this way. From the time of the garden, the Old Testament believers anticipate the birth of Christ. God promised Adam and Eve that He would send someone from Eve’s offspring to kill the serpent and overcome the sin they had… Continue reading 3 Ways to Celebrate Christmas as a Season of Hope
When it comes to hope, we all need some. Within our modern culture, the idea of hope has more of the idea of wish. Within Scripture, when hope is used, it has the idea of future expectation. This is because if God promises something, we can expect that He will come through. The question is,… Continue reading How God’s Holiness Gives Us Hope
As a pastor, one of the things that I deal with is death. I have officiated in the burial of many people: young and old, rich and poor, those who claim Christ, and those who do not. For Christians, there is a different perspective on death than unbelievers. When we lose a Christian, we grieve… Continue reading Christians Are Not Called to Skip the Grieving Process
