Posts with the tag “christmas”

Christmas often comes with high expectations. We anticipate warm moments, meaningful conversations, and picture-perfect gatherings. Yet real life has a way of disrupting our Hallmark movie dreams. Sometimes we receive harsh notes on our windshields, family tensions arise, or we simply don't feel the joy we think we should during this season.What Is Real Love?Many of us struggle not with love as an...  Read More

The Christmas season often brings images of perfect families, twinkling lights, and unbridled happiness. But what happens when your reality doesn't match the holiday card picture? What if this season brings pain, loneliness, or overwhelming circumstances instead of joy?The story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, offers us a profound lesson about finding authentic joy even in life's most challenging an...  Read More

Life rarely goes according to plan. Just like a raccoon breaking into a store in the middle of the night, unexpected events crash through our carefully constructed expectations. We want peace, but what we often really mean is we want everything to go exactly as we planned—no drama, no surprises, no uncomfortable situations. The first Christmas wasn't a peaceful, quiet scene from a holiday movie. I...  Read More

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's easy to lose sight of what Christmas truly represents. This week, we kicked off our new series, "The Heart of Christmas," with a focus on "The Gift We Long For." While the world around us emphasizes decorations, gifts, and festivities, the true essence of Christmas is found in Jesus Christ. Let's dive into the key points from this week's message...  Read More