“How We Choose To Be Happy”

Our constitution guarantees the right of every American to the pursuit of happiness, and you and I see the interpretation of that pursuit all around us. But, a lot of people are still not happy, no matter how hard they try. So, what is going on?

“Songs for a Savior” Advent Devotions

Advent comes right after Thanksgiving! This new Advent Devotional will begin the end of next week, and is written in an "evergreen" way, so that it may be reread each Christmas season.

Meditation for the Lenten Season: Peacemaker

Pursue peace with everyone and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14, NRSV)

Comforter

Godโ€™s reassurance refreshes and restores, filling heavy hearts with hope, โ€œOh how serene and joyful, how deeply comforted is the person who is desperately sad, or desperately sorry, whose heart is broken, because God has profound comfort for that person.โ€

Bread of Life

Thank You, O Lord, for preparing a banquet of righteousness for those who come to you longing to be filled.

Advent Meditation: Faithful and True

Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven are not surprised when the forces of darkness oppose the light and life of the Gospel.

Advent Meditation: Worthy

The Kingdom of Heaven is now within every person who has placed their faith in Jesus, and in whom God abides.

Advent Meditation: Lamb of God

In her praise of God, Mary extended the Lordโ€™s kindness to all those who would fear God, who would worship the Lord in all humility.

Advent Meditation: Meek and Lowly

Paul described meekness has having the same mind as Christ, looking to the interests of those around us, and in humility regarding others as going before us in importance.

Advent Meditation: Anointed One

Mary had towering faith in the power, provision, and promise of Almighty God. This was a time to rejoice and sing praise.