Hope is not wishful thinking about the future that potentially leads to disappointment, but an internal acceptance and commitment to God’s love being present in the here and now. This realization changes the way we see life and leads to a different kind of future. Christmas is a celebration of the hope of all hopes.
Hope is not wishful thinking about the future that potentially leads to disappointment, but an internal acceptance and commitment to God’s love being present in the here and now. This realization changes the way we see life and leads to a different kind of future. Christmas is a celebration of the hope of all hopes.
Christmas is a magical season where lights, stories, music, gifts and gatherings create a sense of hope and longing for a new world; a world where love, peace and joy prevail. The birth of Jesus is the miracle that God is here with us, that this new world is possible and is open to all of us. This is the greatest wonder of Christmas.
A message from the series “The Fruit of the Spirit.” Our fall discipleship series focuses on “The Fruit of the Spirit” listed in Galatians 5. This final week’s message looks at gratefulness (which is not listed in Galatians 5) as a transformational and contagious characteristic that impacts how we view ourselves, others, God and the world.
A message from the series “The Fruit of the Spirit.” Our fall discipleship series focuses on “The Fruit of the Spirit” listed in Galatians 5. This week’s message looks at developing a pathway to help us be faithful in every aspect of our lives, empowered by God’s unswerving commitment to us.