Advent; Anticipating the Coming of Christmas

As a kid I grew up in a main line denomination and I still remember some of the liturgical portions of those church services. I also remember that there were seasons marked out on our church calendar. Lent and Advent are two prominent ones I remember. As we approach Christmas this year, let’s talk aboutContinue reading “Advent; Anticipating the Coming of Christmas”

Are YOU a New Creation?

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” When a contractor starts to build a new house on new land, he has to first create a way to get in all the materials and equipment and people neededContinue reading “Are YOU a New Creation?”

Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem

Luke 19:41-42 And when he drew near and saw the city (Jerusalem), he wept over it, saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace!” Jesus is approaching the city, coming down from the Mount of Olives, he is able to see over all of Jerusalem, the templeContinue reading “Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem”