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When Christmas Feels Heavy

The lights are up. The carols are playing. Everyone around you seems wrapped in warmth and wonder. And maybe you’re just trying to make it through.

Maybe this is your first Christmas without someone you love. Maybe your family is fractured, and the empty chair at the table feels like an accusation. Maybe you’re alone, not by choice, but by circumstance, and the world’s insistence on togetherness only amplifies the ache. Maybe your home isn’t the haven the Christmas cards promise, and you’re bracing yourself for tension instead of peace.

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Making Room For Jesus

Luke 2:1–7

It is funny how the story sneaks up on you. Not the twinkly Hallmark version, but the quieter one tucked into Luke’s Gospel, the weary couple, the long road to Bethlehem, and that awkward moment when someone shrugs and says, “Sorry… no room.” And you wonder, really? No room for them?

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Making Room for the King.

As Christmas approaches, we often hear the familiar story of the birth of Jesus. We hear of Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem, only to find no room in the inn (Luke 2:1-7). But what does this story mean for us today?

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Christmas: A Spark of Joy in the Darkness

As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, we find ourselves entering the season of Christmas, a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the greatest celebration of our faith: the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, I want to reflect on the wondrous event of the incarnation, where the eternal Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14).

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The Four Sundays of Advent: Reflecting on the Journey to Christmas.

As the crisp air of December descends and the world gears up for the Christmas season, Christians all over the world observe Advent. This period, spanning four Sundays before Christmas, offers a pause in the midst of the holiday frenzy, to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus Christ.

Each of the four Sundays of Advent carries a unique theme, guiding us on a journey of spiritual preparation. Let’s embark on this exploration together, delving into the deeper significance of each Sunday:

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The Essence of Advent: A Journey of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love

As we stand on the threshold of the Christmas season, let me introduce you to the beauty and significance of Advent. In the tapestry of Christian traditions, Advent stands as a beacon of anticipation—a time of waiting, preparing, and embracing the imminent arrival of Jesus Christ.

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The true message of Jesus, gospel, and Christmas.

With today being Christmas day, I want us to reflect on the true message of Jesus, the gospel, and Christmas. Some might be wondering what I am thinking but bear with me and hopefully it will make sense. I have heard the phrase “Keep Christ in Christmas” more times than I care to mention and yet is this really the purpose of Christmas or Christ.

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A Time to Rejoice.

Church, this time of year should be a time filled with joy. Our great God and Savior came to earth and was born. Continue reading “A Time to Rejoice.” →

Opening Their Treasures.

Behold a Child is Born

Opening Their Treasures.

Matt. 2:11.

The story of Jesus’ birth is a powerful and important story for all Christians. The birth of Jesus had such an impact on the entire world that, early in the fourth century (AD 336), the holiday we call Christmas was widely celebrated all over the East and West. Continue reading “Opening Their Treasures.” →

What is the gospel: the true message of Jesus and the season.

Being a few days before Christmas, I want us to reflect on the true meaning of the word “Gospel.” Some might be wondering what I am thinking but bear with me and hopefully, it will make sense. Continue reading “What is the gospel: the true message of Jesus and the season.” →

Finding Joy in Christmas.

Have you ever found yourself just worn out leading up to Christmas? Often, we find ourselves in a bad place, spiritually and emotionally, near the end of December. Sometimes it’s because our schedules are crazy, and we don’t have free time to even breath. I hope and pray that you are not having a Christmas season like this, but I know that I have felt that far too often. Continue reading “Finding Joy in Christmas.” →

Christmas: A Time to Rejoice

Church, this time of year should fill us with joy and excitement. Our Savior, our great God, came to earth and was born in a nowhere town, to nowhere parents, and spent His life on earth serving people that no one else wanted. He did that for us. He went to a cross and shed His blood because we needed it. It was not because He looked forward to it or that He really needed it, it was for us. Without His birth in accordance with scriptures, we would not have the life of Jesus. We would not have the teachings of Jesus. We would not have His atoning sacrifice, and we would not have our Savior. Continue reading “Christmas: A Time to Rejoice” →

Where else would a Christian want to be?

Today is Christmas and many throughout the world are choosing to stay home. They could have chosen to assemble with the saints and worship Jesus but the allure of gifts was too much for them. Instead of going to church and worshiping Jesus Christ they allow their reverence for Jesus to cause them to stay home. Continue reading “Where else would a Christian want to be?” →

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