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Introduction : For centuries, Christians around the world have used the four weeks leading up to Christmas to prepare themselves for celebrating the birth of Jesus. Advent is the waiting and hopeful expectation of the return in glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. This looks forward not only to celebrating the child in the manger, but even more to Christ’s coming in glory at the end of time. What brings you joy?  When I think of what brings me joy, I think of memories as a child on vacation to Disney, my first car, my wedding day, birth of my children, memories with my family, watching my kids do what they love, graduate… o    What is joy? Definition : Feeling of happiness. But what is unique is what brings us joy. Attitude God’s people adopt not because of happy circumstances but because of their hope in God’s love and His promises. Joy is not determined by their struggles but their future destiny. Christian joy is a profound decision of faith and hope in the power of Jes...

My Aunt Kay Jean suggested I start sharing a verse of the day.  I liked her suggestion but decided instead of a verse of the day, I would share a verse of the week.  Be reminded of who God is from His Word. Since yesterday was Christmas, I decided to share the Christmas story from Scripture today from Luke 2:1-20: The Birth of Jesus Christ 2  In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2  This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3  And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4  And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5  to be registered with Mary, his betrothed,  who was with child. 6  And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7  And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped h...

Introduction : Merry Christmas! Today as I begin, we are going to watch a video of kid’s telling the Christmas story.   Review- A Church community -God’s plan to redeem, restore, reconcile the world in Christ through the church. A community not alone Empowered by the Holy Spirit -It’s not pull yourself up by your bootstraps, do more, try harder, but be changed from the inside out. It’s all about Him. Transformed- Not self-help, self-esteem, leadership principles, steps or tips to improve yourself , but look up and see how God begins to change you by Holy Spirit. See Romans 12:2 & 2 Corinthians 3:18- 18  And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. By the gospel —today’s passage is Read Luke 2:8-20 The Gospel (vs. 10-11) ·          What is the gospel?   It can ...

As we prepare to enter the Advent Season and move toward Christmas, I would like to share resources that have been helpful for my family during the holidays.  As always, they are available at your local Christian bookstore and if you are near Wichita, go to my favorite one, Faith and Life Bookstore in Newton.  You can order online here

As we prepare to enter the Advent Season and move toward Christmas, I would like to share resources that have been helpful for my family during the holidays.  As always, they are available at your local Christian bookstore and if you are near Wichita, go to my favorite one, Faith and Life Bookstore in Newton.  You can order online here

Today I am posting a Christmas Song by Cloverton to the tune of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah. I love the words and focus on birth of Christ as well as the focus on the cross.  Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/AlphaNEOhio/videos/1025102917511316/

One of my favorite Christmas songs is Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.  One of my favorite versions is by Pentatonix.  This Christmas season, be reminded of how "God and sinners (are) reconciled."  

Today was our kid's Christmas program at Hesston MB.  The kids did a great job.  See my Twitter feed for a link to the video. Here are some pictures from the morning: