Category Archives: Advent
Advent Devotions (Day 10) | Listen to Him
A few days ago, we looked at the story of Moses going up the mountain and encountering God. God’s presence was so real and tangible that Moses’ face was transformed. His face was so radiant that he had to wear … Continue reading
Advent Devotional (Day 9) | Lead Me Through It
“Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son … Continue reading
ADVENT DEVOTIONS (Day 6) | On the Mountain
30 So when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses, behold, the skin of his face shone, and they were afraid to come near him.Exodus 35:30 In Middle School, I attended church camp at Jumonville in South Western Pennsylvania. … Continue reading
Sermon | GOD IS WITH US IN OUR DOUBTS
[This is the sermon manuscript from the 12/3/2023 worship service at Avenue Church. You can watch the sermon here.] Sermon Text: Luke 1:5-25 In The Polar Express, a doubting boy boards a magical train on Christmas Eve, and is headed for … Continue reading
Advent Devotions (Day 5) | The Thin Line
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.”Luke 1:38 Read Luke 1:8-38 I grew up near Pittsburgh and always heard about “the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers” to form the Ohio River. … Continue reading
Advent Devotions (Day 4) | Is It Punishment or Grace?
“The angel replied, ‘I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. But now, because you did not believe my words, which will … Continue reading
ADVENT DEVOTIONAL (Day 2) | God Is There
“Where can I go from your Spirit?Where can I flee your presence?If I go up to the heavens, you are there;If I make my bed in the depths, you are there.”Psalm 139:7-8 Read | Psalm 139:7-12, Jonah 1-4 Can I … Continue reading
ADVENT DEVOTIONS | God With Us
Throughout Advent, I will write and share a devotional on my blog. You can subscribe to the blog and receive the devotion each morning in your email. December 4, 2023 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The … Continue reading
Does Anybody Know The Meaning of Christmas?
Life offers many questions. When it comes to curiosity in the physical world, we turn to science for answers. When we think about life’s big questions, we turn to philosophy. Religion seeks to answer spiritual questions that impact this life. Faith, … Continue reading
Walking in the Darkness
The other day I was up until midnight, only to discover that it was only 6:00 p.m. I don’t like how the darkness takes over at such an early time. I don’t think that it is a coincidence that the … Continue reading
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