Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 5:8 (ESV) When I think upon that scene Upon a starry night It makes me ponder Jesus Christ And how He made things right! He came to us a newborn babe So innocent to save us. My heart rejoices at the scene The […]
Oh Lord, You have searched me and known me. Psalm 139:1(NIV) “You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town!” Oh the fear that would rise in me as a child in hearing these words sung over and over again throughout the […]
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 (NIV) Only the Lord can bring true peace and love in times of turmoil and stress. When families are brought (forced) together for a Christmas event, the blessing of […]
And Mary said, “Behold, the handmaiden of the Lord: be it unto me according to your word,” and the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38 (KJV) Mary, the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, showed wisdom beyond her years. She was a real person, you know, flesh and blood, like you and me. Yet, when […]
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 (NASB) Casting announcements for the children’s Christmas pageant were posted! Young aspiring actors looked for their names to depict the story of Jesus’s birth. The town buzzed with anticipation, or […]
After coming into the house they (Magi) saw the child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshipped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11-12 (NASB) The Magi, also known as the three kings or three wise men, worshipped Jesus and […]
She [Anna] did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2:37-38 (ESV) It took years to name the feeling […]
For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost. Matthew 18:11 (NASB) Christmas isn’t only about a baby in a manger. The true meaning of Christmas lies beyond the sentimental, earthly trappings we commonly associate with Christmas. There’s a powerful, glorious gospel revealed in the event. As promised, God came to […]
A dear friend and father of three children, who I had the privilege to teach, passed away yesterday morning. What a shock! It was quick and sudden. With no time to prepare for the sudden loss, the family and community will need to take time to process the fact that Mike’s jolly smile will never be […]
Today is my sister’s birthday. It’s a big one–a milestone. It’s more than 60 but less than 80—Pros and cons there. But it doesn’t matter that the calendar shows an advanced year, she’s still my precious protector and mentor. Oh, she sees my faults, but she doesn’t care. She chooses to overlook them and looks […]
Saturday Morning: 8:00 am
Saturday Vigil: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:45 am,
12:30 pm, 5:30 pm
Saturday Vigil: 6:15pm
Sunday: 9:00am, 7:15pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 am
