The Beauty of the Incarnation
- December 07, 2016
- by
- Chris Lawson
As we move into the Christmas season, churches and families will begin to focus on the incarnation – God with Us, Emmanuel.
At the center...
Dysfunction by Consumption
- December 06, 2016
- by
- Tyler Speegle
I don’t mean to start this post with a complaint, but if there is one thing I hate in life, it’s being sick. It’s...
Coffee + Conversation = Blessing
- December 05, 2016
- by
- Ned Erickson
I was sitting in Starbucks, skipping church. I got there eventually. I was on my way out actually when I saw my friend Nigel,...
An Advent Calendar of Surprises
- December 05, 2016
- by
- Whitney Hsu
Recently I was chatting with a friend who was flabbergasted that I’m basically done with my Christmas shopping. Really, that’s just because I...
The 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge
- December 01, 2016
- by
- Vicky Whyte
I love it when researchers start telling us that something is good for us and that ‘something’ is a thing that the Bible has...
Holiday Get Togethers: Five Tips for a Good Time with Your Family
- December 01, 2016
- by
- Whitney Hsu
The holidays can be a time of love, laughter, and making memories. They can also be a time of too much travel, high...
From the Manger to the Cross
- November 29, 2016
- by
- Whitney Hsu
Oh, how the first Sunday of advent prepares my heart for Christmas. Today is a day of celebrating, and also a day of...
Watching the Wall Go Up
- November 29, 2016
- by
- Josh Godwin
Outside of my office window I get to see many things. There are lots of trees full of changing leaves that I can watch...
The Case for Starting Christmas Celebrations Early
- November 25, 2016
- by
- Whitney Hsu
As a musician, I’ve been early to the Christmas spirit every single year of my life. I’m usually practicing in October for this...
Honestly Thankful
- November 23, 2016
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
Thanksgiving Day is here. All over the country folks travel to be with family and friends, guys in countless neighborhoods play epic backyard football...