Advent Ascents: Hope in the Lord
This time of year, some of the most telling signs of the season are songs. Whether you prefer carols, crooning, or quiet, the aural blessing (or invasion) of Christmas is upon us.
But have you ever wondered ...
Annunciation of Love
Last year on our annual EPIC trip to Israel, our team visited one of my all-time favorite cathedrals: the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. The church’s imposing cupola dominates the skyline of the pres...
The Way of Peace
“Peaceful” is probably not the first word I would use to describe our household since the birth of our daughter Bethany two weeks ago. Our regular routines and waking hours have been dramatically (and perhaps t...
Christmas Advent: JOY
Advent simply means “arrival” and for hundreds of years, Jesus’ people have prepared to celebrate his birth at Christmas by making space for him to “arrive” in new places of our lives. This year, as part of our...
Christmas Advent: PEACE
Advent simply means “arrival” and for hundreds of years, Jesus’ people have prepared to celebrate his birth at Christmas by making space for him to “arrive” in new places of our lives. This year, as part of our...
True Hope: Prince of Peace
Have you ever thought about how frequently we use the word “peace”?
We use it as a greeting.
We say it as we leave a place.
We hope those who have passed away will rest in it.
For our beauty pageant...
Christmas Advent: HOPE
Advent simply means “arrival” and for hundreds of years, Jesus’ people have prepared to celebrate his birth at Christmas by making space for him to “arrive” in new places of our lives. This year, as part of our...
True Hope: Nows and Later
This year, sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is a much older (and arguably more important) date on the calendar of our faith: Hope Sunday. This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent, the season in...
What Does Christmas Sound Like?
Peace.
This is the time of year that we remind ourselves that peace is not a place but a person, and His name is Jesus.
The Incarnation is not simply a doctrine; it is God's Peace Plan. Peace is not only po...
They Rejoiced Exceedingly with Great Joy
This week on the Advent calendar is traditionally devoted to joy. For some, joy is a wonderful topic in harmony with this happy time of year. But for others, the thought of joy in the Christmas season can feel as fleeting as an Atlanta snow flurry. [more...]