Sometimes we think of joy as a feeling of happiness; the Bible tells us that joy is so much more than a feeling, it is an outward action that comes from an inward assurance.
We often see in the Bible that peace is so much more than the absence of conflict; peace is an active momentum towards the flourishing of God’s world
We see examples in the gospel of Luke of those who made room in their hearts for love, and those who had no room in their hearts for love; we still see those examples in our world today.
Advent is about waiting for what is coming. But waiting is not empty time; it is filled with anticipation. Isaiah shows us how to make room in our hearts for hope during a time of waiting.
Bible Text: Luke 1:26-38 | Preacher: Tom VanderPloeg | Series: unexpected
The prophet Nathan confronts king David with a story that surprises him, and still speaks to us today.
If it wasn’t for Ruth, Naomi’s story would have come to a tragic ending. Ruth still shows us an important lesson about hope.
Rahab is an unexpected addition to the family tree of Jesus. What does her example show us today about being included in the family of God’s people?
Jesus has a family tree that goes all the way back to Abraham. There are a few unexpected characters along the way. The first one we meet is Tamar.
The light of the world has come. What does Jesus teach us about how to live today as children of the light?