The Martyrdom of Stephen 2021

It might disturb us that brutal stories with images of hate and violence are traditionally told so close upon the heels of the Christmas story. It is shocking that violence so quickly breaks in upon the peaceful worship and contemplation of the Christ child. But we must never forget, the image of the Cross is never far from the cradle in which Christ was laid.

Christmas Day 2021

To get at the crux of Christmas, the Gift of Christmas needs to be unwrapped and disentangled from all the consumerization, commercialization, secularization, and the hoards of other “izations” too numerous to mention that hide the true meaning of Christmas from us, and it needs to be returned to the profound celebration that the angel proclaimed and the star points us toward.

The Eve of Christmas 2021

Christmas Day we recount the history of a unique virgin birth, we will hear about the awe of shepherds and the celebration of this birth by angels … we ponder the events of that critical moment more than 2000 years ago, and at the heart of all this we ask the question that lies at the very crux of Christmas, do you know this Child in the manger?

Advent 4 2021

As we have moved through Advent, many of us will have heard songs and carols proclaiming “peace on earth” and heard Jesus called the “Prince of peace” - and quite understandably, many of us will ask “Where is this peace?” We live in what is often called a fast paced chaotic world … so where is this peace Christians claim?

Advent 3 2021

Ask 100 people, “What is Love?” How many would respond with what the Bible says Love is? Today Love is used so casually to mean everything from devotion, desire and delight, to enthusiasm, elation and lust - to understand Love is essential, yet it remarkably misunderstood. So let’s talk about Love.

Advent 2 2021

Why the lack of joy in this world? It’s because of a lack of Jesus. Why the persistent joy in some hearts? It’s because joy comes from knowing Jesus - and that joy endures in every moment, every circumstance, good or bad.

Advent 1 2021

In 1st John 1:1-3 we read that because Christian hope is focused precisely on Jesus, that hope will purify and reforms us - it changes the Way we live. This Hope is THE Hope Christians hope for - this is The unique true Hope for all people.

Advent 2021

For centuries the Church has followed an annual cycle of worship, prayer and daily Bible readings that begin in Advent. This cycle is meant to focus our hearts and minds on different aspects of Jesus’ teachings and on our need for Him.