From Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount… Mourning is not a sign of weakness but a “pathway to God’s blessing” Jesus said, “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Those words in Matthew 5:4 used to confuse me. Mourning does not feel blessed. Loss does not feel holy. Yet Jesus speaks as One…… Continue reading “Blessed are those who mourn”
Category: Worship
Jesus, Our Light and Promise
The white “Christ Candle” of Advent All Scriptures KJV (King James Version of the Bible) The white Christ Candle is a powerful symbol of Jesus Christ as the Light of the World and His presence among His people. During the season of Advent, many churches light candles on an Advent wreath to mark the anticipation…… Continue reading Jesus, Our Light and Promise
For God so Loved the World
The Fourth Candle of Advent: Love All Scriptures KJV (King James Version of the Bible). As we light the Fourth Candle of Advent, called the Candle of Love, our hearts are drawn to the very center of Christmas, the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ. This candle reminds us that Advent is not only…… Continue reading For God so Loved the World
The Joy of Christ Is Always in Season
The third candle of Advent is called JOY, yet the joy it represents was never meant to be limited to a single candle or a single season. The joy of Jesus Christ is not confined to December. It is meant to be lived, carried, and proclaimed every day of the year. When Christ entered the…… Continue reading The Joy of Christ Is Always in Season

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