Tag Archives: Christmas
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 Devotions (Day 8) | Peace
The post below is something that I wrote back in 2018 on here on the blog. I wrote it as something to be read while our congregation would light our Advent Candles. This past Sunday, we lit the candle of … 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 | 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
Advent: The Christ Candle
*A week or so late, but I wanted to post.* Over the past four weeks, we have been in the season of Advent. Advent is not a countdown to Christmas, but a season of waiting, expectation, and self-examination as we … Continue reading
God Breaks Through
Growing up I was always filled with amazement on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. There was a near palpable difference in the atmosphere that night and morning.I remember one Christmas Eve where it was so cold that the power lines … Continue reading
Why We Cancelled Worship on Christmas
Our church cancelled worship on Christmas Day. (Just hold your rocks for a moment.) I have seen post from clergy colleagues on my denominations Facebook pages who are completely amazed that anyone would consider cancelling services on Christmas Day. Gospel … Continue reading
Vintage Christmas: Sharing the Joy of Christmas
I love the Youtube video of the N64 Kids. The brother and sister are overflowing with joy as they received an N64 for Christmas. They rejoiced over this gift. If you have ever given a gift, this is one of … Continue reading
Vintage Christmas Playlist: Anticipation of Hope
This Sunday at Hope/Magnolia Church we began our Advent Series entitled: A Vintage Christmas Playlist. We’ll be looking at four songs in the birth narratives of Jesus. This Sunday, the first Sunday of Advent, our text was Mary’s Song found … Continue reading
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