Advent Blog

Tag: #faithmatters

  • CHALLENGING TIMES? INDEED!

    We are encouraged and strengthened by Bible verses that help us go through challenging times – times such as the present – that test every part of our character. During times such as what we are experiencing presently, it is important that we engage our mind and our heart with these good Bible verses to aid…

  • In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks…let’s take a virtual hike together this Saturday.

    Earlier this week, the National Park Service posted these virtual hiking videos….you may get a chance to visit these spots, but right now, virtual will have to do. Bryce Canyon:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWbR6N5tYaQ Devils Postpile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3Sf_EJcjws Redwoods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74_BBhDMxkI Grand Canyon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLaLmEW0hWg Zion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jn0p9YpMCI If you are looking for something different than a hike, the main site for the National Park Service is…

  • Hope in Uncertain Times…

    As I listened to the Dr. Bos sermon this Sunday from my living room couch, I thought how befitting the theme was during this trying time: “Hope in Uncertain Times”.  He quoted Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will…

  • God’s Plan

    Genesis 45: 4-13 (NIV) Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had done so, he said, “I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt!  And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me…

  • Advent is Coming…Tomorrow

    Welcome to the 2019 Advent Blog.  Light the candles, tomorrow is the start of the Advent Season.   When you wake up on Christmas morning this year, how will you be different?  Advent is a season of transformation, but only if you let the spirit of Advent in your life.  Are you ready to hit the…

  • By Faith Alone

    God’s challenge to us is always about following Him in true faith. It shouldn’t be a walk of faith that is “mamby…pamby.” One that is forged on whether we get what we ask for, in the way we want it and at the time we want it to happen. Oftentimes, we pray and then go…