Content from December 2024
Embracing God’s Promise in the New Year
As we begin a fresh new year, I’m reminded of Paul’s beautiful words to the church in Corinth. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17. What a perfect reminder that each new beginning is an opportunity to experience God’s transformative grace in our lives. The past year brought challenges for many people in our communities and worldwide. Yet through it all, we’ve witnessed countless…
Finding Hope in the Names of Christ: Reflections on Isaiah 9:6
When life seeks to challenge us, the words of the prophet Isaiah offer heartfelt comfort and reassurance, especially when we reflect upon the names of Christ. For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” – Isaiah 9:6. These four magnificent names of Christ speak directly to our deepest needs and longings. They remind…
The Promise Fulfilled: Tracing God’s Plan Through Scripture
In this season of Advent, I’m struck by the awe-inspiring way God intricately weaves the story of Jesus throughout the entire Old Testament. For 400 years after the last prophet spoke, God remained silent. But this wasn’t divine absence—it was divine anticipation building toward the most pivotal moment in human history. Consider this: over 300 Messianic prophecies, written centuries before Jesus’ birth, meticulously painted an impossibly specific portrait of the coming Savior. He would be born in tiny Bethlehem (Micah…
So, Who Is God?
Father, Master, Comforter, Provider, Almighty, Healer, Great Physician, Shepard, and the list goes on. All these names refer to God in the many capacities He interacts with us in our lives. The question so often is, how can God be all things? There are three things we must understand that help explain this. You see, God is Omniscience, Omnipresent and Omnipotent. But what does this mean? Omniscience means God is all-knowing. Omnipresence means God is all-present. Omnipotence means God is…
The Christmas Lesson
The Unlikely Messenger: A Slice of Life with Debra Brown Christmas usually meant a time of light and joy for our family. But one year, it seemed to be Dad’s winter of discontent. Christmas officially started the day after Thanksgiving at our house. The wreath went up, Christmas cards were mailed, and we decorated every room with holiday cheer. Mom baked goodies for us to put in gift tins for presents. We enjoyed the spirit of giving. Like every year…